"PBY-5A Catalina" Topic
1 Post
All members in good standing are free to post here. Opinions expressed here are solely those of the posters, and have not been cleared with nor are they endorsed by The Miniatures Page.
For more information, see the TMP FAQ.
Back to the WWII Aviation Product Reviews Message Board
Areas of InterestWorld War Two in the Air
Featured Recent Link
Featured Ruleset
Featured Showcase Article You can pick up a toy blimp in the local toy department for less than a dollar.
Featured Profile Article
|
| Tango01 | 16 May 2019 12:26 p.m. PST |
"The Consolidated Catalina was one of the most widely used amphibious aircraft of World War II. First flown in 1935, the Catalina proved to be remarkably long-lived. It was so well suited to its role that it not only served throughout the War, but remained in service with its primary user, the US Navy, until 1957 and with the Brazilian Air Force until 1979. There are many surviving Catalinas around the world, including a significant number of airworthy examples. Powered by two Pratt and Whitney Twin Wasp engines, the Catalina had a range of over 2,500 miles…."
Full review
link Amicalement
Armand |
|
reports from OrcCon 2008.