Aviation Heritage at Rathmines
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How can you help support this important Catalina heritage project? Become a Member We are actively looking for enthusiastic people who are interested in preserving the history of the Rathmines RAAF base and honouring the servicemen and women who gave so much. If you are interested to find out more about being a member, what we do and where your skills and experience could fit in, please email the President Bill Anderson or call for a chat on Join the Restoration Team This dedicated group of volunteers meet twice a week at Kilaben Bay to work on the restoration of a Catalina PBY-5A, the same model that flew from the Rathmines Base. Team members share their knowledge and skills with each other, while preserving and building specific skills in aircraft restoration. Donate Please consider becoming a supporter and donating to this important local project of national historical significance. Rathmines Catalina Association is registered as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Organisation. Donations of $2.00 or more in cash or products may be tax deductible. A DGR receipt will be provided for your taxation records. For more information, please refer to our 'Donate' page or contact by email president@rathmines-catalina.com Leave a Bequest Leaving a bequest to the Association will greatly assist in the restoring of our PBY-5A Catalina flying boat, preserving the history of RAAF Base Rathmines and honouring the service of RAAF personnel engaged in flying boat operations during WWII. If you would like to discuss this matter please contact our President, Bill Anderson 0418770400. |
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The Catalina Festival |
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Catalina Festival
Our Volunteers |
Our Volunteers Our volunteers raise funds in as many ways as we can - running tours of the RAAF base, the Catalina Festival, and special events. We also have wonderful support from a number of local businesses and other organisations. Our members enjoy being part of this heritage project as well as socialising and sharing knowledge. We give our time freely, but restoring an old aircraft requires all sorts of parts, services and equipment, as well as specialised skills! Volunteering is also a great way to meet others in the community with similar interests and is great for your physical and mental health! |
