Explore the fascinating story of the PBY Catalina, a legendary World War II flying boat that soared above expectations and ...
The Consolidated PBY Catalina was one of the most successful American flying boats of World War II. Operated primarily by the United States Navy, it performed long-range patrols, hunted enemy ...
Click to open image viewer. Radar, twin .50 caliber guns in a power-driven bow turret, tall tail with a taller vertical fin first seen on the PBN-1; outrigger floats from each wingtip, hinged to fold ...
November 1, 2024: In 2023 an American company has begun production of a 21st century version of the World War II PBY Catalina patrol aircraft. The new Catalina weighs 14.5-tons and is powered by two ...