Harold Doherty flew four tours during the war.

Barrass, M.B. (2001- 2008). Web site: Air of Authority - A History of RAF Organisation. "Squadrons numbered in the 400 series were technically units of the RCAF, RAAF and RNZAF, but their members were placed under the operational control of the RAF and are usually considered to be part of the RAF's organisational structure". URL: http://www.rafweb.org/Sqn485-490.htm. 488 Squadron was formed in September 1941. It was disbanded on its return from Java in March 1942. A new No. 488 Squadron was formed in the Royal Air Force in 1943. The aircraft flown by this squadron were Buffalos and Hurricanes. (Refer to Royal New Zealand Air Force by Ross, p. 324-5. AWMM