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 ...

The Catalina, originally designated PBY, was a long-range flying patrol boat prototype developed in 1928, later named by the British. Over 3,300 Catalinas were built, becoming a crucial aircraft in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...