No. 6 Squadron RNZAF
The FLYING BOAT SQUADRON

No.6 Flying Boat Squadron was formed in Fiji, May 1943, and disbanded September 1945.
They flew PBY Catalinas, (affectionately known as 'Dumbos').
Photo kindly loaned by Dr. M.C. Davies, Taradale.
Taken at Halavo Bay 1944. Just look at that wing-loading !!
Commanding Officers:    
G.G. STEAD
I.A. SCOTT
J.R.S. AGAR
K.G. SMITH		 May - October 1943
October 1943 - August 1944
August 1944 - June 1945
June 1945 - September 1945
Squadron disbanded September 1945.

The squadron achieved considerable success with its
air sea rescues. Over 80 personnel were rescued
from various ditched aircraft,
(RNZAF, USMC, USN, USAAF pilots and crew).

LEFT: A No.6 Squadron 'Cat' on patrol around the Solomon Islands.
W/O Michael dela Cour Davies
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F/SGT Ron Ward MBE
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Part of a fleet of 40 Catalina Flying-Boats which, together with other types of fighter aircraft,
await disposal under lend-lease arrangements. Hobsonville 5-7-46.