A Catalina Called Matilda by Athol Thomas

Book Description

Secondhand. Good condition.Wear to book corners and edges. Small mark on title page. Signed by author. Small mark on tail back cover. Some creasing to front cover.

Athol Thomas began training as a wireless air gunner in the RAAF during WWII. On graduation, he wants to join a Catalina squadron but instead became a radar operator in New Guinea.

He has never forgotten his love of the flying boat which was a major element in Australia's defence against the Japanese. He has written a lively adventure story based on a restored Catalina. The Catalina once again proves its versatility in WA'S Kimberley, battling against terrorists, smugglers and general mayhem.

Athol Thomas passed away in 2012.