Consolidated PBY Catalina | Keith Jones Airshow Videos

This week’s countdown entry is sure to make a splash! At number 7, it’s an amphibious icon: the Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina. Originally intended as a long range patrol bomber, the Catalina was one of the most versatile aircraft in service during World War II, used for everything from reconnaissance missions to air-sea rescues. #DYK after the fall of Singapore, #AusAirForce crews flying Catalinas were used to establish the world’s longest regular non-stop service? Flying between Perth and Ceylon

Walkthrough this rare Consolidated PBY5A Catalina FLYING BOAT! This aircraft was capable of flying 18 hour patrols across oceans! Look at the structure! It is more boat than aeroplane. Look out for an exterior walk around of this aircraft. #amazing #inspirational #ww2 #boat #plane HUGE THANKS TO RICHIE PIPER AND THE CATALINA TEAM | David Petters

10K views · 336 reactions | Perhaps the most striking feature of the Consolidated PBY (Canso A) - the observation ‘bubbles’ built into the empennage, famous for their application in search and rescue. #ww2 #ww2history #pby #catalina #warbirds | Daniel J Wheatcroft | Facebook