The Consolidated Model 28, more commonly known as the PBY Catalina (U.S. Navy designation), is an American flying boat and amphibious aircraft designed by Consolidated Aircraft in the …

One of the most recognized aircraft in the world, the Consolidated PBY Catalina not only served in the U.S. Navy, but also with the air arms of Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the...

Sometimes affectionately referred to as the “Pig Boat” by her crews, the PBY was defined by its outstanding range and endurance – but she was also incredibly slow, with a cruise speed of …

The PBY was the first production airplane with fuel storage in the wings. The PBY Catalina was originally a water-only flying boat, but later models became amphibious when hydraulic gear …

Aircraft Designations – PBY- GST- A-10, OA-10, PBN, PBV, PB2B, PB3Y, P3Y. Nick names – Catalina, Canso, Cat, Black Cat, Mad Cat, Dumbo, MOP, Y-Boat, Pig Boat. Primary Military …

The Consolidated (Model 28) PBY Catalina was one of the most widely used seaplanes used in the USA and air forces from around the world. It had an extremely long range and was used …

The Consolidated PBY Catalina was the U. S. Navy's most successful patrol flying boat of the war but naval aviators also used the PBY to attack ships at night, and to search for and rescue …

U.S. Navy PBYs typically operated from a seaplane tender, which could anchor in almost any large protected body of water and conduct operations until its fuel, rations, and munitions were …

Our PBY, Bu. No. 2459, accounted for three destroyed U-Boats and one damaged that never sailed again. It is the USN’s highest scoring U-Boat distroyer aircraft in history and the oldest …

One of the most versatile flying boats, the PBY, was developed in response to a U.S. Navy request in 1933 for a flying boat to succeed the Consolidated P2Y. From 1936 to 1945, …