Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum

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The Lake Boga Flying Boat Museum shares the remarkable story of the secret flying boat base established at Lake Boga during the Second World War.
Museum Collection
Catalina Flying Boat Museum - Lake Boga
Museum Collection
Museum Collection
Bunker Exterior
Bunker
Visitors can explore a restored, heritage-listed Catalina flying boat and the heritage-listed underground communications bunker, offering a fascinating glimpse into wartime operations. The museum features an extensive collection of wartime artefacts, photographs, uniforms, machinery and interactive displays.

Personal stories bring to life the experiences of the men and women who served and worked at the No. 1 Flying Boat Repair Depot. The museum also highlights the important wartime connections between Lake Boga, Australia, the United States and the Netherlands.

Friendly staff and volunteers share their knowledge and local stories, creating a welcoming and personal visitor experience. They can also assist visitors researching family members or connections to the wartime base.

Combining aviation history, regional heritage and community spirit in a unique lakeside setting, the museum tells an extraordinary chapter of Australia's Second World War history. Located at Lake Boga, the museum is an easy 15-minute drive south of Swan Hill and is a fascinating stop for visitors exploring the Murray region.

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Address

12 Willakool Drive, Lake Boga, Victoria, 3584

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