An in-depth look at the American Heritage Museum's restoration of PBY-5A Catalina BuNo 2459, the world's oldest flying Catalina. Rob Collings shares progress on the aircraft's unique systems, interior ...

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Lake Superior Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force is rebuilding a PBY Catalina, an unsung hero of World War II.

Before and after Dec. 7, 1941, the frequent appearance of big PBY Catalina flying boats skimming the wavetops in Pearl Harbor and Kaneohe Bay would have been an eye-catching sight. A PBY-5A Catalina ...

For the past 20 years, divers have unsuccessfully tried to explore and photograph a PBY-5 Catalina seaplane shot down during Japan’s opening salvo of the Pearl Harbor attack. Now, some 74 years after ...

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 ...

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A diver examines the gunner's forward turret on a PBY-5 Catalina resting on its right side in Kane'ohe Bay, Hawaii. The plane was sunk at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Credit: UH Marine Option Program ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: Although slow, it was also used in anti-submarine warfare (ASW), convoy escort, search and rescue and cargo transport missions. While it may have been the U.S. Army ...

World War II produced numerous airmen awarded the Medal of Honor, the vast majority of whom flew in bombers or fighters. There were, of rare exceptions, of course, and among the rarest was Nathan ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Wood and plastic model of a U.S. Navy ...