881K views · 12K reactions | The PBY Catalina's Problem in Pearl Harbor #WWII #PearlHarbor #WarThunder #AviationHistory #PBYCatalina #MilitaryHistory #HistoricalEvents #PacificTheater #BombingCampaign #NavyAviation | TJ3 Aviation History | Facebook

A rare and breathtaking moment at Gelnhausen Airfield: the legendary PBY Catalina performing a low pass! This historic flying boat never fails to impress with its presence, sound, and elegance. Warbird fans — this one is for you. ✈️💙 #PBYCatalina #Catalina #Warbird #Aviation | Warbirds

412K views · 9.9K reactions | A true icon of WWII aviation back in the sky! Watch this majestic PBY Catalina depart from Gelnhausen Airfield — a rare sight and pure goosebumps for historic aircraft fans. #PBYCatalina #WW2Aviation #Warbird #FlyingBoat #AviationHistory | Warbirds | Facebook

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

42K views · 222 reactions | The EYES of the FLEET: Building the PBY...