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 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...

Aircraft Designations – PBY- GST- A-10, OA-10, PBN, PBV, PB2B, PB3Y, P3Y. Nick names – Catalina, Canso, Cat, Black Cat, Mad Cat, Dumbo, MOP, Y-Boat, Pig Boat. Primary Military service period …

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 …

The PBY was the Navy’s first monoplane patrol bomber, It featured a parasol wing mounted atop a pylon atop the fuselage and supported by two struts on each side.

Whether it played the role of the “Black Cat,” “Mad Cat,” or “Dumbo,” the PBY Catalina proved itself as one of the most instrumental amphibious planes as it struck fear in the Axis and provided hope for …

2 days 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 …

At the outbreak of WW2 Australia ordered an initial eighteen PBY Flying Boats that were flown from the US to Australia by civilian crews. The RAAF went on to operate 168 Catalinas in four Squadrons Nos …