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 ...
The restoration of the world's oldest flying Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, BuNo 2459, is progressing at American Aero Services in New Smyrna Beach, FL. After spending several years in the Netherlands, ...
Click to open image viewer. Radar, twin .50 caliber guns in a power-driven bow turret, tall tail with a taller vertical fin first seen on the PBN-1; outrigger floats from each wingtip, hinged to fold ...
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — I visited the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach and spoke with museum director Keegan Chetwynd. He told me the story behind one of the more unique-looking aircraft in ...