Black Cats – the Real Story of Australia’s Long Range Catalina Strike Force in the Pacific War

Name: Black Cats - the Real Story of Australia's Long Range Catalina Strike Force in the Pacific War
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SKU: RB07919 Categories: Squadron Histories, RAAF - Aircraft

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Title: Black Cats – the real story of Australia’s long range Catalina strike force in the Pacific War, Solomons to Singapore, Cairns to the coast of China

Author: Minty, A E

Condition: Mint

Edition: 2nd Edition

Publication Date: 2001

ISBN: 0642202893

Cover: Soft Cover without Dust Jacket – 251 pages

Comments: A great account of RAAF Catalina Flying Boat Operations during World War 2.

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Weight	0.85 kg

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