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 1930s and 1940s.

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 just 125 …

The RAF favoured flying boats for their longer range but did have to accept twelve PBY-5A aircraft (designated Catalina IIIA) under Lend-Lease. True to its tradition of shunning alphanumeric …

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 for …

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...

1 day ago · The Army National Guard finally approved the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum’s PBY-5A Catalina seaplane’s airlift to the museum’s new location on Ault Field Road, Kelly Davidson, the …

2 days ago · Explore the fascinating story of the PBY Catalina, a legendary World War II flying boat that soared above expectations and shaped history. Credit to : Real History

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 people …

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 all expended.

The amphibious Consolidated PBY Catalina was a versatile, highly-effective military aircraft before, during and after WWII. They were used in anti-submarine warfare, bombing missions, convoy escort …