Aviation History
The Consolidated PBY Catalina is one of the most iconic amphibious aircraft, used extensively in WWII for maritime patrol, search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and transport. Very few are still airworthy today.
Fleet Rarity
Extremely rare; fewer than 25 remain airworthy worldwide.
Record Flights
Catalinas performed legendary open-ocean rescues and extremely long-range patrol missions during WWII.
Safety & Events
Many Catalinas participated in notable WWII actions, including the rescue of downed airmen and sightings of enemy fleets.
Future Outlook
Most remaining PBYs are flown for displays or preserved in museums; this airframe appears stored/possibly preserved.
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