ADF Aircraft Serial Numbers
RAAF A2 Supermarine Seagull V / Walrus

Aircraft SerialAircraft TypeAircraft History
A2-1Seagull VFirst Flight, 25/06/35. Delivered 09/09/35. HMAS Australia 075 (9.9.35), damaged 26.3.36, Supermarine (31.3.36 for repairs), HMAS Hobart (27.10.38), damaged 15.11.38 Malta, RAAF Richmond (21.12.38), HMAS Canberra (6.2.39), HMAS Richmond (5.5.39), HMAS Canberra (13.7.39). Hit by Taxiing Avro Anson A4-18, 02/39 at Richmond NSW. aboard HMNZS ACHILLES 16/08/42; 20/08/42 flew over restricted area giving Brisbane her first air raid alarm of the war; 10/09/42 catapulted off while ship still doing 24 knots in Hauraki Gulf, starboard wing damaged; disembarked late/42 and then returned to Australia.
A2-2Seagull VDelivered 16.10.1935. 5 Sq HMAS Sydney 076 (16.10.35), forcelanded on Hawkesbury River, 8 mls from Richmond after priming pipe parted during search for missing 16 ft lauch Mary Star, 17.10.36, HMAS Sydney (23.10.36), 5Sq (1.12.36), corrosion reported in tube locks 17.5.37, 2AD (no date), 5Sq (16.12.37 - 24.2.38), 1FTS (11.10.38) Taxied into Moth A7-66 6.2.39, allocated 10 Sq (13.7.39), 1FTS (by 25.8.39), Seaplane Training Flight (30.11.39), Crashed into sea 15.2.40.
A2-3Seagull VDelivered 03/03/36. 1AD (3.3.36), tail damaged Point Cook with 1FTS 26.3.36, 1AD (4.36 repairs), 1FTS Seaplane Sq (27.5.36), prop blade damaged 2.3.37, flap damage in heavy seas 31.8.38, 2AD (11.10.38 repairs), ARS (no date), 9Sq (7.11.39), aboard HMAS MANOORA 05/04/40; 12/06/40 wing float collapsed while taking off on heavy seas North East of Solomon Is.; 09/08/40 disembarked. Coded YQ-O with 9Sqn RAAF 1943. Stored 22.3.46. Burst tyre on take off and landed ok and repaired 13/01/42. Disposal 3.10.46. Registered VH-BGP 27/05/49 to 16/06/54. Withdrawn from use.
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  • A2-4Seagull VDelivered 21/02/36. 1AD (21.2.36), 101 Flt (9.3.36), 1AD (17.3.36), 101 Flt (3.4.36), 101 Flt became 5Sq 20.4.36, HMAS Sydney (20.4.37), Richmond (8.8.37), HMAS Sydney (26.10.37), struck side of a ship 28.2.38, sank in harbour and salvaged Jervis Bay 22.3.38, 2AD (3.4.38 repairs), 9Sq (8.8.39), 10Sq (12.9.39), forcelanded Rushcutters Bay, Sydney, 22.12.39. Coded YQ-P with 9Sqn RAAF 1943. After World War 2, became VH-ALB 14/04/60 to 09/03/72. In the 1960's it flew joyflights from Seaford in Port Phillip Bay. Aircraft was damaged in a forced landing and sold in England. On display at RAF Museum at Hendon, UK.
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  • A2-5Seagull V"Delivered 17/03/36. HMAS Australia (4/36), 5 Sqn (20/04/36), port wingtip damaged 05/05/36, forcelanded at Jarvis Bay 06/5/36, HMAS Canberra (10/07/36), Richmond (13/09/36), HMAS Canberra (05/12/36), Richmond (03/01/37), engine failure and forcelanded Hobart 04/3/37, HMAS Australia (1937), tailskid collapsed when landing at Port Moresby 28/07/37, brought back to Sydney on SS Montero on 08/08/37, 2AD (13/08/38).Aircraft embarked on HMAS Manoora 22/11/41 in Sydney. Aircraft then attached to HMS Leander 19/05/42 in Vila. Crashed 14/02/44 Townsville Harbour. Lat 19 13 / Long 146 51 TOWNSVILLE 14-2-1944 AIRCRAFT CRASHED INTO THE SEA IN THE OUTER HARBOUR.CREW SAFE.However it doesnt appear that this is the end, this aircraft appears in the logbook of Flt Lt Bruce Ada for a flight from Rosebay to Rathmines on 18/01/45. "
    A2-6Seagull VDelivered 13/05/36. 1AD (13.5.36), 5Sq (11.5.36 sic), HMAS Albatross (20.8.36), 1FTS (1936), HMAS Canberra (28.1.37), minor damage 5.4.37 and 22.5.37, 5Sq (6.9.37), 2AD (10.37), 5Sq (28.6.38), HMAS Canberra (13.7.38), HMAS Sydney (7.9.38), damaged 9.9.38, 2AD (6.10.38 hull repairs), 1FTS (4.11.38), damaged 9.11.38 and 2.5.39, forcelanded 30.6.39, 10Sq? (by 25.8.39), Seaplane Training Flt (30.11.39), 1FTS (11.12.39) Sank after forcelanding in Coral Sea and sank in 925 Fathoms of water 30/8/43 aircraft a write off.
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  • A2-7Seagull VDelivered 13/05/36. 1AD (13.5.36), 5Sq (6.36), HMAS Australia (1936), damaged 15.8.36, to QANTAS for repairs, Richmond (17.8.36), HMAS Sydney (28.1.37), damaged 4.8.37, u/c collapsed 20.8.37 on landing at Archerfield, 2AD (6.9.37 for repairs), 5Sq (18.11.38), 9Sq (1.1.39), HMAS Hobart (31.1.39), damaged 7.2.39, 9.7.39, 28.7.39, 1FTS (14.9.39), 10Sq (17.9.39), forcelanded after engine failure at Warburton, Vic, 26.10.39. Reduced to components 31.5.40.
    A2-8Seagull VDelivered 13/05/36. 1AD (13.5.36), 5Sq (11.5.36), damaged when struck wave in heavy landing 1.2.38. Hull damaged on night flight 5.10.38, 2AD (1.11.38 repairs) and still there 12.39. In 06/40 this aircraft is reported operating with No. 11 Squadron at Port Moresby. Accident due to Oleo leg fairings, date unknown.
    A2-9Seagull VDelivered 05/36. 5Sq (6.36), damaged 25.9.36, HMAS Canberra (24.10.37), damaged 29.11.37, Richmond (29.11.37), HMAS Canberra (26.1.38), HMAS Sydney (7.38), damaged 6.7.38, 9Sq (1.1.39), HMAS Sydney (27.1.39), Richmond (5.5.39), 2AD (21.8.39) Failed to return after bombing instruction flight for two RAAF pilots 8.2.43. Crashed Stone Island QLD. All 3 crew killed.
    A2-10Seagull VDelivered 19/05/36. 1AD (19.5.36), 1FST (1.8.36), Overturned on landing and submerged 200 yards off East Jetty, Point Cook, 14.10.36. Aircraft bounced and dived directly into the sea. Aircraft beyond economical repair and reduced to components.
    A2-11Seagull VDelivered 19/05/36. 1AD (19.5.36) 5Sq (7.36), damaged 21.9.36, 13.10.36, Richmond (1.12.36), HMAS Canberra (17.7.37), Richmond (25.10.37), HMAS Australia (27.1.38), damaged 31.1. 38, 15.2.38, Richmond (2.3.38), HMAS Canberra (25.4.38), Richmond (6.5.38), 2AD (2.8.38 repairs), 9Sq (3.8.39), 11Sq (11.10.39) Landing accident 5.3.42, converted to components.
    A2-12Seagull VDelivered 1936. Shipped to Malta 4.36, 5 Sqn in HMAS Australia at Valletta (23.4.36, replaced A2-1), inflight engine failures 20.5.36, 2.6.36, Richmond (1.12.36), HMAS Australia (22.1.37), Richmond (7.2.37), HMAS Australia (18.8.37), damaged 2.10.37, Richmond (18.10.37), 2AD (25.3.38 overhaul), 9Sq (15.9.39), 11Sq (1.10.39), Aboard HMAS MANOORA from 09/08/40 to late /40; aboard HMNZS ACHILLES 06/04/42; disembarked 12/07/42; returned to Australia 01/08/42. Damaged when the fuel cap came off during takeoff and fuel splashed on the engine in 1942 and the aircraft caught fire. It landed and was towed ashore. Converted to components 12.10. 1943.
    A2-13Seagull VDelivered 16/12/36. Coded YQ-B with 9Sqn RAAF 1943. Aircraft damaged in accident 29/4/43. Received at QANTAS for repairs 24/9/43. Considered uneconomical to repair due to deteriation as a result of exposure since accident. converted to components 20/12/43.
    A2-14Seagull VDelivered 21/01/37. 2AD (21.1.37), 5Sq (1.37), damaged 16.7.37, HMAS Albatross (9.8.37), Richmond (12.8.37), HMAS Albatross (5.11.37), engine cut on take off from Richmond 24.2.38 and forcelanded on the Golf Course, 9Sq (1.1.39), HMAS Sydney (10.7.39), 2AD (14.7.39 overhaul). Held in storage 22/3/46. written off 28/5/47.
    A2-15Seagull VDelivered 16/12/36. 2AD (16.12.36), 5Sq (1.37), Crashed after following the Albert River, near Alberton Ferry, S/E of Brisbane and hitting high tension wires. The crew had been assisting in the search for a missing woman. All on board, as well as a civilian policeman perished when the aircraft hit the ground, 28/11/38. Aircraft written off. Killed were; FLGOFF M.J. Wiber (Pilot), AC1 E.A. Everett, AC1 A.E.D. Milner & Constable G. Young (Civilian police officer).
    A2-16Seagull VDelivered 06/02/37. 2AD (2.6.37), 5Sq (6.10.37), heavy landing 16.5.38, 2AD (19.5.38 repairs), HMAS Canberra (21.9.38), Richmond (1.12.38), 9Sq (1.1.39), HMAS Sydney (1939), disembarked 28.7.39. HMAS Canberra 11/41-02/42,with A2-22. Crashed Rathmines 22.5.42 and damaged beyond economical repair. Converted to components.
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  • A2-17Seagull VDelivered 06/02/37. 2AD (6.2.37), 5Sq (6.10.37), damaged 25.11.37, HMAS Canberra (1938), damaged 7.9.38, Richmond (by 21.9.38), hull buckled 24.11.38 during crash, 9Sq (1.1.39), 2AD (2.2.39 repairs), 9Sq (23.2.39), Darwin (18.11.39), collided with L2243 ca Jan 1941 at Candia, Crete Shot down by enemy aircraft in the Mediterranian 28.4.41.
    A2-18Seagull VDelivered 06/03/37. 2AD (6.3.37), 5Sq (6.10.37), HMAS Sydney (29.9.38), engine failure and forcelanded at Saratoga near Gosford, NSW 16(or 17).11. 38. Repaired on site. 9Sq ( 1.1.39), HMAS Sydney (28.7.39), Aircraft hit swell damaged 9/9/41. Held at Aden for repairs 24/12/41.
    A2-19Seagull VDelivered 06/03/37. 2AD (6.3.37), 1FTS (22.3.38), 2AD (10.6.38), 5Sq (14.6.38), HMAS Albatross (6.7.38), Richmond (7.7.38), forcelanded Rockhampton 7.12.38, Richmond (16.12.38), 9Sq (1.1.39). Aircraft missing over the Soloman Sea, attempting to rescue A19-132 Beaufighter crew 12/9/43. Crew; F/O Ronald George Bonython, 416822 and F/O Raymond Arthur Kelley, 1432 were both killed.
    A2-20Seagull VDelivered 31/03/37. 2AD (31.3.37), 5Sq (1.4.38), taildamage 1.6.38 during touchdown, 2AD (22.6.38 repairs), 5Sq (1.11.38), 9Sq (1.1.39), forcelanded Coffin Bay, SA, 14.3.39, badly damaged when blown onto beach at Port Moresby 23.5.39, 9Sq (14.6.39), 2AD (16.6. 39), Aircraft found to be beyond economical repair. Hull preserved for GI and engine converted to components 5.10.39. Hull issued to QANTAS for use as a spare hull 20/9/40.
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  • A2-21Seagull VDelivered 29/04/37. 2AD (29.4.37), 5Sq (1.4.38), wheels up landing 20.5.28, 9Sq (1.1.39), swung on landing 23.2.39, HMAS Hobart (14.7.39), Richmond with faulty engine (3.10.39), 9Sq reserve (23.11.39), RAAF Pearce (18.12.39) HMAS Sydney, attacked by RAF Gladiators while bombardment spotting at Bardia 21.6.40. Port u/c collapsed when landing at Mersa Matruh.
    A2-22Seagull VDelivered 21/05/37. 2AD (21.5.37), 5Sq (11.4.38), damaged during storage at Rockhampton,Qld, 1.12.38 Richmond (21.12.38), 9Sq (1.1.39), RAAF Pearce (8.9.39 as reserve), 9Sq (23.11.39). HMAS Canberra 11/41-03/42. Held by QANTAS for overhaul 8/5/44. Aircraft converted to components 20/11/44.
    A2-23Seagull VDelivered 19/07/37. 2AD (19.7.37), HMAS Hobart (3.10.39), 9Sq (12.10.39), when catapulted for night landing practice it crashed into sea 31.10.39. Salvaged 1.11.39 and taken to Singapore 2.11.39. Converted to compontents.
    A2-24Seagull VFirst Flight, 28/04/37. Delivered 19/07/37. 2AD (19.7.37), 5Sq (30.9.38) 2AD (14.10.38 storage), 9Sq (20.9.39), HMAS Australia (9.40), crashed into sea 6.4.41, due to catapult failure. Aircraft not recovered 4/4/41.
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  • HD812WalrusQANTAS (28.6.43 for erection), 2FBRD (29.8.43),Coded YQ-K 9Sq in HMAS Australia (17.4.44), 9Sq Bowen (15.5.44), 3OTU (4.12.44), QANTAS (7.5.45 repairs), 2FBRD (18.7.45), SOC 28.5.47.
    HD860WalrusQANTAS (14.9.43 for erection), 2FBRD (25.11.43), 9Sq in HMAS Australia (19.12.43), 9Sq dettachment Milne Bay (17.4.44), Named and painted up as "Rescue Angel". HMAS Warrego (3.7.44), QANTAS (7.11.44 overhaul), 2FBRD (18.7.45), SOC 28.5.47.
    HD862WalrusQANTAS (14.9.43 for erection), 2FBRD (28.11.43), 6CU (2.12.43), 1FBMU (29.11.44), 2CU (27.5.45), Rathmines (21.6.45), returned to RN charge 28.6.45.
    HD864WalrusQANTAS (14.9.43 for erection), 2FBRD (12.12.43), 8CU (3.2.44), 1FBMU (14.8.44) Reduced to components 15.2.45.
    HD865WalrusQANTAS (14.9.43 for erection), 2FBRD (2.12.43), 8CU (3.3.44), capsized on take off Saramo, Ferguson Is, New Guinea, 31.3.44, SOC 24.4.44.
    HD874Walrus IQANTAS (14.9.43 for erection), 2FBRD (13.12.43), 9Sq (17.12.43), QANTAS (18.7.44 repairs), 2FBRD (7.8.44), 8CU (26.8.44, ZA-V), 1FBRD (22.4.45 overhaul & storage), Antarctic Flight (30.10.47 Snow Goose), wrecked in gale on Heard Island 21.12.47 and destroyed beyond repair. Damaged hull recovered 27.3.80 to Point Cook VIC. Under restoration RAAF Museum Point Cook VIC.
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  • K8542Walrus ILoaned HMAS Sydney (26.6.40) damaged at Mersa Matruh and condemned 9.40 Returned to RN charge at 103MU 23.9.40.
    L2171WalrusLoaned HMAS Hobart (4.11.39), Khormaksar (6.6.40 inspection), returned to RN charge 23.11.40.
    L2177WalrusHMAS Sydney (23.9.40), QANTAS Rose Bay (21.2.41 repairs), HMAS Sydney (1.3.41), lost when ship was sunk by German raider Kormoran 19.11.41, 130 miles SW of Carnarvon, WA, SOC 23.1.42.
    L2222WalrusEx HMS Achilles 700 Sqn FAA 03/41. Ex HMNZS Leander in Brisbane 5.4.42. RAAF Rathmines (8.4.42 for inspection), 9Sq (13.4.42), Garden Island Dockyards (12.6.42) to New Zealand in SS Rimutaka (16.6.42) Became NZ151.
    L2231Walrus1 Transport & Movements Office, Sydney (19.1.44), erected by QANTAS Rose Bay (7.2.44), 2FBRD (17.4.44), 8CU (18.5.44), u/c collapsed 17.6.44 when landing at Homote Strip, Admiralty Is, 12R&SU (30.6.44) SOC 4.8.44, reduced to spares.
    L2243WalrusEmbarked HMAS Perth 12.1.41 in exchange for damaged A2-17. Returned to RN charge 7.4.41.
    L2247Walrus IIRAAF loan at Hatston 13.8.40. HMAS Australia (19.8.40). Shot down 25.9.40 during operation Menace by 3 Vichy French Curtiss Hawk 75A while bombardment spotting at Dakar. Crew; Flt Lt G.Clarke, LtCdr W.Fogarty and PO/Tel C.Burnett killed.
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  • L2293Walrus9 Sqn in HMAS Perth (12.8.41), HMAS Canberra (25.10.41), Rathmines (24.12.41 overhaul), ) 9Sq in HMAS Westralia (27.8.42), QANTAS (24.11.42 overhaul), Rathmines (27.1.43), 3OTU (12.2.43), 6CF (19.3.43), QANTAS (15.6.44), SOC 20.11.44 and reduced to spares.
    L2318Walrus2AD (7.8.40), 9Sq in HMAS Canberra (25.12.40), Badly damaged in heavy seas 15.1.41, landed Colombo for repairs but SOC at Colombo as category B damaged 27.12.41.
    L2319Walrus II2AD (8.8.40), 9Sq in HMAS Manoora (28.9.40), forcelanded at sea 11.11.40, 9Sq (22.12.40), QANTAS (21.2.41 repairs), HMAS Perth (17.11.41) Sunk with ship at Bantam Bay 27.2.42, NW of Java during the Battle of Java Sea, with F/O A.V."Jock" McDonough and crew of Five(inc Fitters) Sadly, destroyed by Shell fire when HMAS Perth was in contact enemy troop convoy being covered by Imperial Japanese Fleet off Java. The Perth sank at 0015Hrs 1/3/1942 4 kms off St nicolas Point Nth West Java F/O McDonough and one crew survived as POW's.
    L2321WalrusHMAS Hobart (6.6.40), RAAF Pearce (17.12.40), HMAS Canberra (15.1.41 for return to Colombo), returned to RN charge 23.10.41.
    L2322WalrusHMAS Westralia (18.11.40), damaged during take off in heavy swell 3.12.40, to Colombo for repairs, HMAS Canberra (2.3.41), damaged by gun blast 16.10.41, QANTAS (25.10.41 repairs), to 700 (NZ) Sq in HMNZS Leander 5.4.42, QANTAS (12.10.42), RAAF Rathmines (17.3.43), 9Sq (28.3.43), nightlanding accident 16.4.43, QANTAS (17.5.43), 8CU (12.8.44), 9Sq (15.8.44), HMAS Warreso (17.8.44), 3OTU (4.12.44), enginefailure and forcelanded Lake Ivamberal, Tuggerah, NSW, 22.2.45, 2FBRD (11.6.45) returned to RN charge 23.6.45.
    L2327WalrusHMAS Australia (2.1.42) struck stern of ship on landing and caught fire 19.2.42 near Fiji. Pilot was F/O E J Rowan Serv#407009.
    P5664Walrus9Sq in HMAS Westralia (28.5.42), HMAS Manoora (14.8.42), 9Sq (16.10.42), Coded YQ-E with 9 Sqn RAAF 1943.QANTAS (16.5.43 repairs), 9Sq (no date), 2FBRD (21.6.44), 8CU (29.7.44), 3FBRD (4.45), Sold 22.8.47 and became VH-BLD 22/06/49 to 16/06/54.
    P5715WalrusQANTAS (1.5.42 for erection), 9Sq in HMAS Canberra (15.6.42) lost when ship was sunk 9.8.42 in Battle of Savo, Solomon Islands.
    W2679Walrus IIssued to 9 Sqn 10/42.
    W2705Walrus IQANTAS (15.5.42 for erection), 9Sq (6.8.42), HMAS Australia (11.10.42), 9Sq (23 11.42), Coded YQ-D 1943 with 9Sqn RAAF. Later YQ-H April 1943. 5CF (15.7.43)Coded KF-A., 1R&C Sq (13.9.43), 8CU (5.11.43), 2FBRD (22.11.43) QANTAS (21.4.44 overhaul discontinued) 2CRD (4.10.45) SOC 6.9.49.
    W2707WalrusQANTAS (5.42 for erection), 9Sq (5.6.42), Allocated HMAS Australia (ntu?), to New Zealand onboard SS Rimutaka (16.6.42) became NZ154 30.1.43.
    W2755Walrus IQANTAS 1.5.42 for erection), 9Sq in HMAS Manoora (26.5.42), damaged by fire 9.7.42, QANTAS (20.7.42 repairs), 9Sq (29.9.42), HMAS Australia (19.1.43, Bowen (23.6.43)Coded YQ-H with 9Sqn RAAF 1943., QANTAS (4.1.44 overhaul), 2FBRD (6.4.45), 6CU (22.4.45), overturnedon take off 14.8.45, Lat 11 14 / Long 131 40 CAPE DON AREA 14-8-1945 AIRCRAFT SANK THIS POSITION.SOC 14.8.45.
    W2768WalrusQANTAS (1.5.43 for erection), 9Sq in HMAS Canberra (15.5.42), Rathmines (15.6.42), HMAS Australia (1.7.42), crashed into ship and sank 6.10.42, SOC 2.11.42.
    W2783WalrusQANTAS (1.5.42 for erection), 9Sq (26.5.42), HMAS Australia (8.6.42), 9Sq (2.7.42), HMAS Westralia (1.9.42), 9Sq detachment at Cairns (16.2.43),Coded YQ-Q with 9 Sqn RAAF 1943. QANTAS (8.6.43 overhaul), 2FBRD (28.9.44), 8CU (9.10.44), damaged on take off 6.2.45, 2FBRD (14.2.45), 2CRD (12.3.45), to components 31.5.45.
    W3085Walrus I1TMO (19.1.44), QANTAS (7.2.44 for erection), 2FBRD (19.4.44), 6CU (22.5.44), 1FBMU (10.2.45 overhaul), 1FBRD (12.3.45), 2FBRD (18.6.45), returned to RN charge 22.6.45.
    X9510Walrus9 Sq (5.11.42), HMAS Australia (11.42), Coded YQ-R with 9Sqn RAAF 1943.QANTAS (4.1.44 overhaul), 2FBRD (14.2.45), 8CU (26.3.45), 2CRD (27.9.45), 2FBRD (17.12.45), SOC 28.5.47.
    X9513WalrusErected Point Cook (23.10.42), 9Sq (6.11.42), HMAS Westralia (11.42-12.42), HMAS Australia (8.4.43), Coded YQ-S with 9Sqn RAAF 1943. 5CU dettachment Horn Is (9.3.44), QANTAS (15.6.44 overhaul), 2CRD (26.5.45 converted to components).
    X9514WalrusPoint Cook (19.10.42), erected 23.10.42, 9Sq (6.11.42), HMAS Westralia (11.42-12.42), Coded YQ-A with 9Sqn RAAF 1943.Later YQ-L. QANTAS (18.7.44 overhaul), 2CRD (28.9.45), 2AD (20.8.46) SOC 6.9.49.
    X9515WalrusPoint Cook (2.11.42 for erection), 5CF (25.12.42), 9Sq (11.6.43 for inspection), 6CF (29.7.43), 14ARD (7.4.44 overhaul), 2FBRD (2.5.44), QANTAS (18.5.44), 6CU (7.44), 2FBRD (1.6.45), 8CU (12.6.45), 2CRD (12.10.45), 2FBRD (1.2.46), SOC 23.8.48.
    X9516WalrusPoint Cook (erected 19.10.42), HMAS Australia (24.11.42), QANTAS (4.2.43), 2FBRD (28.11.44), 8CU (22.12.43), QANTAS (3.8.44), 2FBRD (8.12.44), 8CU (25.12.44), 2(?)FBRD (5.9.45), SOC 28.5.47.
    X9517WalrusPoint Cook (erected 2.11.42), 9Sq (16.11.42) HMAS Westralia (11.42-12.42),Coded YQ-T with 9Sqn RAAF 1943. 2FBRD (6.12.43), QANTAS (21.4.44), 2CRD (27.9.45), 2AD (20.8.46), SOC 28.5.47.
    X9520WalrusPoint Cook (2.11.42, erected 19.11.42), 9Sq (22.11.42) HMAS Westralia (12.42), HMAS Australia (11.1.43), 6 Comms Flight (5.3.43),Coded YQ-F with 9Sqn RAAF 1943. 4R&SU (21.4.44), reduced to components 16.5.44.
    X9559Walrus1TMO (19.1.44), QANTAS (for erection, no date), 2FBRD (26.5.44), 5CU (11.6.44), 8CU (26.8.44), destroyed by the Japanese on water near Karasau Is, New Guinea 25.10.44.
    Z1804WalrusQANTAS (28.4.43 for erection), 2FBRD (3.6.43), 9Sq in HMAS Australia (24.6.43), 5CU (8.3.44), Coded YQ-U with 9Sqn RAAF 1943.QANTAS (18.5.44 for overhaul), 2FBRD (12.9.45), returned to RN charge 8.10.1945.
    Z1811Walrus1TMO (19.1.44), QANTAS (for erection, no date), 2FBRD (14.5.44), 6CU (11.6.44), QANTAS (12.6.45), returned to RN charge 3.1.46.

    The Author of this Page is Darren Crick. With assistance by Bob Geale and Gordon Birkett.

    Source: Australian Aviation Magazine, National Archives, Wings Accross the Sea, Pilots Logbook of Flt Lt Bruce Ada, CASA Aircraft Records.

    Emails: Howard Curtis, Callum MacDonald, Kevin Kerle, Dean Norman, Gordon Birkett, Dave Fagan, Stig Jarlevik, Rick Ada, Grahame Higgs, Daniel Leahy, Luca Ruffato.

    Main Photograph: Darren Crick.



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