Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Catalina reborn for Pacific A Florida company plans to turn an iconic World War II seaplane design into a modern aircraft it ...

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 ...

It's been a busy and exciting year for the preservation of Consolidated PBY Catalinas and their many variants. Across the world, progress continues in restoring, relocating, and protecting these ...

Watch the full journey of creating a PBY Catalina RC plane from raw materials to its exciting takeoff. Discover the build process, key techniques, and the thrill of seeing it soar into the sky. US ...

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 ...

Originally a long-range U.S. Navy patrol flying boat (PBY) developed from a 1928 prototype, it was eventually named "Catalina" by the British. It played crucial roles in World War II, including ...