The restoration of the world's oldest flying Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, BuNo 2459, is progressing at American Aero ...

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 ...

The PBY Catalina flying boat was one of the most iconic Allied aircraft of World War II. PBY Catalinas were used to patrol coastlines, hunt enemy warships, and rescue sailors and aircrews. Now a ...

Almost immediately, just after midnight, the U.S. Navy destroyer group spotted the Imperial Japanese Navy destroyers Take and Kuwa. The three ruthlessly bombarded both targets and set two ships ablaze ...

Lake Superior Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force is rebuilding a PBY Catalina, an unsung hero of World War II. Dan Hayes removes paint from the fuselage of a PBY Catalina, a flying boat used ...

The optimism of the post-WWII era remains unparalleled, and justifiably so. One dark, painful episode had just wrapped, and humanity was itching to embark on new adventures, to live life to its ...

The Consolidated Aircraft Corp. Catalina PBY flying boat is an icon of the World War II era, but this ancient design may have new life when brand-new examples are built using modern turboprop ...