329K views · 8.8K reactions | Witness the iconic Catalina G-PBYA as it comes to life! Watch the powerful engine start, a smooth takeoff, an impressive display flight, and a graceful landing. Built in 1943, this historic aircraft has served in various roles from WWII patrols to firefighting. Now, it thrills airshow audiences worldwide. Don’t miss this captivating journey! ✈️ #CatalinaGPBYA #AviationHistory #Airshow #vintageaircraft | Warbirds | Facebook

PBY Catalina “Flying Boat”, which had seen action in the Aleutian Islands during World War II. Acquired by the Palm Springs Air Museum in 2007. It was restored to military markings with nose art picturing Howard’s wife, Harriet. This PBY is now being restored to active FLYING status, thanks to generous underwriting from Harriet Bernstein (in memory of her late husband Howard). Help us keep the PBY Catalina flying! Visit https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/restorations/. | Palm Springs Air Museum

Incredible! Yesterday, a vintage Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boat took flight from the waters of Pearl Harbor in preparation for the 75th Commemoration of the End of WWII. The Consolidated/Boeing Canada PBY Catalina was used for long range patrol and reconnaissance missions, antisubmarine warfare, as well as search and rescue. Thirty-three of these aircraft were destroyed during the attack on Pearl Harbor, leaving only 6 serviceable aircraft by the end of Dec. 7, 1941. 📽️: (U.S. Navy video

A legendary PBY Catalina has been acquired by Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, and together, we can embark on an exciting journey – the restoration of this iconic warbird. Once the aircraft arrives on Ford Island, the real work begins – thousands of hours of restoration and conservation work, where every detail will be brought back to life. But we can’t do it alone. To achieve this mission, we need your help. The restoration efforts done by our skilled team will cost over $500,000. Your gift, no ma