World War 2, Western Australia, Rottnest Island , 1939
Overview
Walrus amphibian spotter from HMAS Sydney preparing for water takeoff next to the Excursion (Army) Jetty on Rottnest Island in September 1939 following repairs. A float and a rudder bar on the aircraft were damaged during landing at Thomson Bay and the aircraft had been beached for repairs.
Historical information
The Supermarine Walrus was a British single-engine amphibious biplane used as a maritime patrol aircraft; it was the first British squadron service aircraft to incorporate a fully retractable undercarriage, fully enclosed crew accommodation and a fully metal fuselage. Designed to serve as a fleet spotter launched by catapult from cruisers or battleships, the Walrus type first flew in 1933.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-32-45-751
Contextual information
From Album 1985-188
Geotag
-32.001266908564, 115.54938149717
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- Inter War, Western Australia, Rottnest Island, Army Jetty, Barge "Angus", 1937 (0.04km away)
- Inter War, Western Australia, Rottnest Island, Army Jetty. "Zephyr" and Army vehicles (0.04km away)
- Inter War, Western Australia, Rottnest Island. Army Jetty. Barge "Angus" and motor launch, 1937 (0.05km away)
- Inter War, Western Australia, Rottnest Island. Army Jetty, Vice Regal party for Vlaming Memorial opening, 1935 (0.05km away)
- World War 2, Western Australia, Rottnest Island, Army Jetty and Gantry (0.05km away)
- Inter War, Western Australia, Rottnest Island, Army Jetty, Heavy Lift Gantry (0.05km away)
- Inter War, Western Australia, Rottnest Island, Army Jetty. Gantry, 1937 (0.07km away)
- Inter war, Western Australia, Rottnest Island, Army Jetty, Heavy Lift Gantry, Construction, 6 Heavy Battery Royal Australian Artillery, 1937 (0.08km away)
- Inter War, Australia, Western Australia, Rottnest, 16 Battalion, 1938 (0.09km away)
- World War 2, Australia, Western Australia, Rottnest, HMAS Sydney flyingboat, 1941 (0.09km away)
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Last modified
Friday, 13 March, 2026
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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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