The Catalina’s actions at Midway not only redeemed its reputation after early war setbacks, but also exemplified how reconnaissance could dictate naval engagements. Flying high above the cerulean ...
Care must be taken in preserving this piece of Oak Harbor’s history.
The Consolidated PBY Catalina was a famous flying boat manufactured in the USA that made its first flight on March 28, 1935.
This 100-year-old Navy veteran flew PBYs in World War II Dave Kindy Members of the Black Cat squadron wait for orders in the shade provided by the wing of a Consolidated PBY Catalina. There is a ...
The U.S. military has employed a wide variety of aircraft over the years to transport troops, deliver cargo, and engage in combat. Perhaps no aircraft in its historical fleet, however, is more random ...