page_title: No. 42 Squadron RAAF
hierarchical_section_title: No. 42 Squadron RAAF
caption_attribution_description: English: Sourced from: http://www.awm.gov.au/database/collection.asp Copyright: The AWM record for this photo states that the copyright status is 'clear'. The photo was taken during or shortly after World War II. AWM Caption: A NO. 42 SQUADRON CATALINA, RK-P, FRAMED BY THE EMPENNAGE OF NO.20 SQUADRON CATALINA A24-301.
context_page_description: No. 42 Squadron was a Royal Australian Air Force mine laying and maritime patrol squadron of World War II. It was formed in June 1944 and conducted patrol and mine-laying operations over the Netherlands East Indies from August 1944 until the war ended a year later, as well as operations in the waters off southern China in early 1945. Following the Japanese surrender, the squadron performed transport and reconnaissance flights until it was disbanded in November 1945.
context_section_description: No. 42 Squadron was a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) mine laying and maritime patrol  squadron of World War II. It was formed in June 1944 and conducted patrol and mine-laying operations over the Netherlands East Indies (NEI) from August 1944 until the war ended a year later, as well as operations in the waters off southern China in early 1945. Following the Japanese surrender, the squadron performed transport and reconnaissance flights until it was disbanded in November 1945.
caption: A No. 42 Squadron Catalina (left) with a No. 20 Squadron Catalina (right)
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