Explore the fascinating story of the PBY Catalina, a legendary World War II flying boat that soared above expectations and ...

Developed as a long-range patrol flying boat (PBY) by Consolidated Aircraft, the aircraft later named "Catalina" by the British became a symbol of World War II. Its design featured unique retractable ...

It's been a busy and exciting year for the preservation of Consolidated PBY Catalinas and their many variants. Across the world, progress continues in restoring, relocating, and protecting these ...

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 ...