193K views · 7.5K reactions | Consolidated PBY Catalina | Keith Jones Airshow Videos | Facebook

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

1.7K views · 4.6K reactions | 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 | Facebook

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