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World Catalina News – November 2023

This feature started to appear in print version of  The Catalina News to update a multi-part list of worldwide Catalina and Canso survivors that had previously been published in the magazine’s early issues.  This edition…
PB2B-2 Catalina VH-ASA Frigate Bird II in its new, temporary position at Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum in August 2022 Zan Wimberley
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World Catalina News – July 2023

Many surviving Catalinas around the world are now, or about to be, 80 years old although some will have to wait until next year.  For such an old aircraft, there is still plenty of news…
World Catalina News

World Catalina News – November 2022

There has been a surprising amount of news about Catalinas around the world since my last report, some of which is quite significant. This report is adapted from the version include in the latest edition…

Photos: © 2015 by John Dibbs

Our Objectives

  • To keep a Catalina flying boat airworthy at Duxford for the foreseeable future.
  • To help “the golden era of aviation” remain alive today.

Our Reasons

  • To remind everyone of the service given by the Catalina and her crews in former years.
  • To inspire the younger generations with the wonders of aviation in general and the remarkable achievements of the Catalina in particular.

Our Methods

  • To display the Catalina on the ground and in flight, to a wide audience.
  • To allow individuals to fly in the Catalina, whenever possible.

Join the Catalina Society

The Catalina Society is the supporters club for the PBY5A Catalina. Our aim is to keep this beautiful old flying boat airworthy for many years to come. By forming the society, we have brought together people who share our aim. But more importantly, you will be joining a dedicated group of enthusiasts who can proudly associate themselves with their aircraft.

The Catalina Society Memberships

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Recent Catalina Press & Video Articles

Latest News

World Catalina News – November 2023

This feature started to appear in print version of  The Catalina News to update a multi-part list of worldwide Catalina and Canso survivors that had previously been published in the magazine’s early issues.  This edition…
PB2B-2 Catalina VH-ASA Frigate Bird II in its new, temporary position at Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum in August 2022 Zan Wimberley
Latest News

World Catalina News – July 2023

Many surviving Catalinas around the world are now, or about to be, 80 years old although some will have to wait until next year.  For such an old aircraft, there is still plenty of news…
World Catalina News

World Catalina News – November 2022

There has been a surprising amount of news about Catalinas around the world since my last report, some of which is quite significant. This report is adapted from the version include in the latest edition…
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The Crazy WWII Catalina Flying Camper
Duxford Base Events
Special Event for Future Catalina Shareholders 2022
miss pick up cosford raf 2022 display
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PBY-5A ‘Miss Pick Up’ Display at RAF Cosford 2022 in 4K
PBY-6A N4NC after arrival at its new home at the Liberty Aviation Musuem - the crew consisted of, left to right, Todd Mather, Scott Boyer and Doug Rozendaal. Liberty Aviation Museum
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World Catalina News – June 2022
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An Alliance with the RNLI – Miss Pick Up Continues to Help to Save Lives…..
Catalina Update May 2022 Donations
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Some of the financial challenges of operating our Catalina

The latest World Catalina News

Keep up to date with all the latest news from around the globe in our bi-annual edition of: World Catalina News authored by our very own Cat Pack Member and renowned PBY Catalina Author, David Legg.

The Catalina News is published twice a year and contains many fascinating articles and latest news concerning Catalina operations worldwide and flying boats in general.

Latest World Catalina News

Join The Society

Thinking of joining and supporting us? There are many advantages and benefits of joining The Catalina Society. Learn more about all the benefits in our Memberships page.

News & Press

Keep up to date with the latest Catalina going’s on around the World in our News and Press sections, as well as our thriving Facebook Community.

Catalina Gift Shop

We have a great selection of models, kits, key rings, photographs, postcards, tea towels and much more in our online store. Grab someone a gift and help support us!

See G-PBYA Flying

The best way to experience a PBY Catalina is to see one in action in the air! Check out our Events Calendar page to see our Airshow Schedule.