November 1, 2024: In 2023 an American company has begun production of a 21st century version of the World War II PBY Catalina patrol aircraft. The new Catalina weighs 14.5-tons and is powered by two ...

Our cinematic CGI animation helps bring to life 12 legendary WWII flights, flying through winter clouds and the quiet weight of Christmas during wartime. From long-range patrols by the Short ...

WASHINGTON — Arthur Hibray piloted PBY Catalina “Dumbos” — seaworthy planes equipped with boat hulls — across the Pacific theater during World War II performing air-sea rescues of downed aviators and ...