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

Walkthrough this rare Consolidated PBY5A Catalina FLYING BOAT! This aircraft was capable of flying 18 hour patrols across oceans! Look at the structure! It is more boat than aeroplane. Look out for an exterior walk around of this aircraft. #amazing #inspirational #ww2 #boat #plane HUGE THANKS TO RICHIE PIPER AND THE CATALINA TEAM | David Petters

Fact Slap 👋 Today in 1942, a RAAF Catalina flying boat spots the approaching Japanese invasion fleet heading for Kavieng, Papua New Guinea. This is the invasion force that has a lead by the two carriers Akagi and Kaga that have been bombing Rabaul on New Britain. The crew of the Catalina manage to broadcast the fleets location before being shot down, none of the crew survive. This causes the Australian defenders to deploy ground troops along the western shore of Blanche Bay, where they expect t

Consolidated PBY Catalina | Keith Jones Airshow Videos

The Real Deal ! Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina seaplane 433915 / G | Essential RC