Netherlands Naval Aviation Unit History
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Unit History


GVT.18
Role: Maritime Reconnaissance

First activated 16 January 1942 at Tandjong Priok. Surviving aircraft evacuated to Australia 8 March 1942 - the last MLD aircraft to leave Java.


Air Bases:
Base Duration
Tandjong Priok16 January 1942 to Feb 1942
Tjileuntje Lake, West Java Feb 1942 to 8 March 1942

Aircraft Used:
Type Qty Service Badge Example Serials
Consolidated PBY Catalina316 January 1942 - 8 March 1942 Y-45, Y-47, Y-48

Unit Insignia:
Figure 1
 

References:

  • The Dutch Naval Air Force Against Japan by Tom Womack, McFarland & Company, 2007


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