Consolidated's PBY Catalina was born out of a need to keep America's sea superiority in the late 1930's. The U.S. Navy's then-current fleet of Consolidated P2Y and Martin P3M flying boats suffered ...

flying boats reached their zenith. Military forces worldwide relied heavily on these aircraft for maritime patrol, surveillance, and search and rescue missions. The PBY Catalina stands out as one ...

The four-hour air show took place over St Aubin's Bay and included displays by the RAF Falcons parachute display team and a PBY Catalina flying boat. However, some spectators raised concerns over ...