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American Heritage Museum's Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina returns to flight after extensive restoration

The American Heritage Museum's historic PBY-5A Catalina has returned to flight following an extensive restoration by American ...
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Think Mega Yachts are Tacky? This Converted Navy Flying Boat Does What They Can't

Not everyone who owns a private yacht is a total uptight jerk. But those who choose a million-dollar luxury barge for the water instead of this beautiful Catalina flying boat are missing out on an ...
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Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina

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 ...
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Legendary WW2 flying boat: The story of PBY Catalina

Explore the fascinating story of the PBY Catalina, a legendary World War II flying boat that soared above expectations and shaped history. Discover why this seaplane became iconic! In this video, we ...
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Catalina Aircraft relaunches ‘iconic’ flying boat, eyes military sales

A company called Catalina Aircraft plans to launch a modernised version of the Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boat, an aircraft notable for extended service during the Second World War.
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Consolidated’s PBY-5 Catalina

The Catalina, originally a U.S. Navy flying patrol boat, evolved into the most widely produced flying boat of WWII, earning its iconic name from the British. It played a crucial role in the Pacific ...