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Catalina aircraft from No. 3 Operational Training Unit in 1943

No. 3 Operational Training Unit was the Royal Australian Air Force's main seaplane training unit during World War II. 3 OTU was formed by expanding the RAAF's Seaplane Training Flight in late 1942. 3 OTU was located at RAAF Base Rathmines in New South Wales and was responsible for converting RAAF aircrew to aircraft such as the Catalina and Kingfisher. In addition, aircraft from 3 OTU flew anti-submarine patrols off the coast of New South Wales. 3 OTU was disbanded following the end of the war.