Though this particular aircraft belonged to the United States Navy Fleet Air Wing 10, an informal agreement between the US and Western Australia transfers control to this State. A recent declaration that all the World War II flying boats at Broome come under the protection of the Heritage of Western Australian Act 1990 is a pointer to the future management of this site when it is found.
Built:
Consolidated Aircraft Corp. USA
Location:
4km South of Sea Bird
Sinking:
En route from Matilda Bay in Perth – forced to land near Sea Bird during WWII, the Catalina dragged anchor and was wrecked on nearby reef. Few records and site not located.
