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It lacked the sleek lines of a fighter or the imposing presence of a heavy bomber, yet the Consolidated PBY Catalina became one of the most important aircraft of World War II. Known affectionately as ...
In the chaotic weeks after Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Navy orders an extraordinary and risky offensive: slow, lightly armed PBY Catalina flying boats are sent over 800 miles to attack Japanese warships ...
The Catalina’s actions at Midway not only redeemed its reputation after early war setbacks, but also exemplified how reconnaissance could dictate naval engagements. Flying high above the cerulean ...