PBY Catalina Stars & Stripes Rocks Glass

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The Consolidated PBY Catalina was a long-range flying boat and amphibious patrol aircraft used extensively during World War II by the U.S. Navy, RAF, RAAF, and other Allied air forces and navies. First flown on 28 March 1935, it entered service in 1936 and became one of the most versatile maritime aircraft of the war.

Powered by two Pratt & Whitney R-1830 radial engines, the PBY had a range of over 4,000 km (2,500 miles) and could remain airborne for up to 18 hours, making it ideal for anti-submarine warfare, convoy escort, search and rescue, reconnaissance, and night bombing. Variants included the PBY-5 (flying boat) and PBY-5A (amphibious with retractable landing gear).

Catalinas played a crucial role in locating the Japanese fleet before the Battle of Midway, rescued hundreds of downed airmen across the Pacific, and hunted U-boats in the Atlantic. They were affectionately nicknamed the “Cat” or “Dumbo” when on air-sea rescue missions.

Over 3,300 Catalinas were built by Consolidated and under license in Canada, the USSR, and elsewhere. Dozens survive today, with several still flying in civilian roles or preserved in museums worldwide.