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 single PBY Catalina sighting on June 3, 1942 helped confirm Japan’s target and gave Admiral Nimitz the advantage he needed. This overlooked moment became one of the hidden triggers behind America’s ...

A wreath-laying ceremony was held at NAS Jacksonville Heritage Park June 3 to commemorate the Battle of Midway in World War II. Base personnel, along with special guests from the City of Jacksonville ...

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 ...

Have You Always Wanted To Fly The PBY? Now available for download for FSX, the PBY Catalina has a long history of service to the military, mostly with the US Navy ...

The Catalina, initially developed as the US Navy's PBY patrol boat, became the most popular flying boat of WWII with over 3,300 units built, gaining its distinctive name from the British. Designed for ...