PBY-5 Catalina - WWII US Amphibious Aircraft

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The PBY Catalina was an American flying boat and was one of the most widely used seaplanes of World War II. During World War II, PBYs were used in anti-submarine warfare, patrol bo mbing, convoy escorts, search and rescue missions (especially air-sea rescue), and cargo transport. The Navy Catalinas that were used in the Pacific against the Japanese for night operations were painted black overall, and as a result were sometimes referred to locally as "Black Cats." Handcrafted, hand painted mahogany model From nose to tail: 13.5 inches From wing tip to wing tip: 21.5 inches Includes black wood stand Show more