The restoration of the world's oldest flying Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, BuNo 2459, is progressing at American Aero ...

Before and after Dec. 7, 1941, the frequent appearance of big PBY Catalina flying boats skimming the wavetops in Pearl Harbor and Kaneohe Bay would have been an eye-catching sight. A PBY-5A Catalina ...

"This Midway Island based PBY discovered part of the Japanese Fleet on 3 June 1942 setting the course of the battle." (Painting, oil on wood, by John Hamilton; C. 1975, now in the collections of U.S.

The PBY-5A Catalina seaplane “Princess of the Stars” visits Oahu for the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in 2020. The Pentagon’s renewed interest in seaplanes reflects a recognition that ...

Almost immediately, just after midnight, the U.S. Navy destroyer group spotted the Imperial Japanese Navy destroyers Take and Kuwa. The three ruthlessly bombarded both targets and set two ships ablaze ...

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 ...

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.