Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum
The Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum is the home of the historic Catalina Flying Boat and site of the secret RAAF Repair Depot. Lake Boga was an integral part of allied defence during World War II, with a facility that helped to keep Australia safe - the No.1 Flying Boat Repair and Service Depot.
On the original site of the the no.1 Flying Boat Repair Depot, stands an underground Communications Bunker which has been transformed into the Flying Boat Museum. It is fully air conditioned and is an educational trip into our recent history. Also at the museum is an interactive map of the Pacific region and an informative 20 minute film in the theatrette.
During the Depot's wartime life personnel undertook large volumes of work. 416 aircraft were serviced, repaired, restored, rebuilt or overhauled. These aircraft included Catalina, Dornier, Sikorsky KingFisher, Sunderland, Walrus and Martin Mariner. In the over five years of Depot life, with more than 1050 aircraft arrivals/departures and an estimated 800 test flights (plus associated 'unofficial aerobatics'), no aircraft met with major mishap. Quite remarkable.
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Location
Willakool Drive, Lake Boga 3584 Map
✆ (03) 5037 2850
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→ www.flyingboat.org.au
