PBY Catalina | 90-Second Aircraft Brief Take a 90-second tour of the legendary PBY Catalina, the long-range flying boat that became one of the most versatile and widely used patrol aircraft of World War II. Museum docent Ashby Taylor gives us a quick look at this iconic aircraft, breaking down its distinctive parasol wing, twin radial engines, and amphibious capability that allowed it to operate from open ocean or remote airstrips. From anti-submarine warfare and convoy escort to search-and-resc

The Consolidated Model 28, more commonly known as the PBY Catalina (US Navy designation), is a flying boat and amphibious aircraft designed by Consolidated Aircraft in the 1930s and 1940s. In US Army service it was designated the OA-10, in Canadian service as the Canso and it later received the NATO reporting name Mop. It was one of the most widely used seaplanes of World War II. Catalinas served with every branch of the United States Armed Forces and in the air forces and navies of many other n

The majestic PBY Catalina showcased a beautifully smooth landing at Airshow Gelnhausen. This legendary WWII flying boat still impresses with its elegance in the air and on the water. An unforgettable moment for every historic aviation fan! #PBYCatalina #CatalinaFlyingBoat #AirshowGelnhausen #AviationReels #historicaviation | Warbirds

PBY Catalina “Flying Boat”, which had seen action in the Aleutian Islands during World War II. Acquired by the Palm Springs Air Museum in 2007. It was restored to military markings with nose art picturing Howard’s wife, Harriet. This PBY is now being restored to active FLYING status, thanks to generous underwriting from Harriet Bernstein (in memory of her late husband Howard). Help us keep the PBY Catalina flying! Visit https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/restorations/. | Palm Springs Air Museum