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The sorry remains of PBY-5A N5593V in the Saudi desert where it has lain since 1960 Iain Macbeth

World Catalina News – June 2024

There never seems to be any shortage of news about Catalinas from around the world so here is what has been going on since the last edition of our printed magazine (The Catalina News magazine…

David Legg10th June 2024

Duxford Base Events Latest News Press & Video

Special Event for Future Catalina Shareholders 2024

Would you like to spend a few hours getting to know how you can become closely involved with the operation of a famous, historical, airworthy aircraft? We have successfully operated our wonderful Catalina Miss Pick Up…

David Legg31st May 2024

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…

David Legg30th November 2022

Press & Video

The Crazy WWII Catalina Flying Camper

Nice documentary on the Landseaire, the ultimate go-anywhere adventure machine, based upon the PBY Catalina. Credits: Callum.

Mike Pinder29th July 2022

Duxford Base Events Press & Video

Special Event for Future Catalina Shareholders 2022

Would you like to spend a few hours getting to know how you can become closely involved with the operation of a famous, historical, airworthy aircraft? We have successfully operated our wonderful Catalina Miss Pick Up…

Mike Pinder27th June 2022

An Alliance with the RNLI – Miss Pick Up Continues to Help to Save Lives…..

Many of you will recall that after Miss Pick Up’s engine failure on Loch Ness in October 2020, the Catalina and its crew were rescued by the volunteer team from the Loch Ness RNLI Lifeboat…

David Legg31st May 2022

Some of the financial challenges of operating our Catalina

On the day when we return to display flying at the start of a new airshow year, it is perhaps worth reflecting on the past two years of limited activity and some of the financial…

David Legg3rd May 2022

World Catalina News – May 2021

As always, there is news to report from around the world although our column is fairly short this time. Do contact the Editor if you have any news to report. Our Catalina Society website hosts…

David Legg25th May 2021

Commemorative Photobook Catalina Down Loch Ness Rescue

To remember the Loch Ness 'adventure' of last Autumn/Winter, a Photobook, 'Catalina Down - Loch Ness Rescue' has been produced as a great homage and memento of the rescue operation. This Photobook production has been…

Mike Pinder11th March 2021

Press & Video

Great Planes: Catalina PBY Documentary

Great Planes: Catalina PBY Discovery Channel Documentary

Mike Pinder23rd February 2021

Press & Video

The War Boats: Flying Boats Series, Episode 3 (2012)

An in-depth history of the evolution of the PBY Catalina and other flying boats of the era, their roles, capabilities and people behind them. An essential watch if you're interested in flying boats in general.…

Mike Pinder19th February 2021

G-PBYA Catalina Guided Tour from 2013

A guided tour around G-PBYA from back in 2013. Enjoy! Source: YouTube TangoSix

Mike Pinder13th February 2021

Press & Video

PBY Catalina Patrol Aircraft (Battle Stations) Second World War Documentary

PBY Catalina Patrol Aircraft (Battle Stations): Second World War Documentary - WW2 Documentary The Consolidated PBY Catalina, also known as the Canso in Canadian service, is an American flying boat, and later an amphibious aircraft…

Mike Pinder13th February 2021

Press & Video

History Up Close PBY Catalina Documentary

Check out this PBY Catalina documentary by the Naval Aviation Museum On Thursday, August 6, tune in as LCDR Robert “Kim” Sheldon, USN (Ret.) spotlights the Museum's PBY Catalina. Leave your questions and comments in…

Mike Pinder12th February 2021

A BIG Thank You to Our Supporters!

Great News! The Catalina Society has today been able to transfer sufficient funds to Plane Sailing Air Displays Ltd, the operator of Miss Pick Up, so that a stage payment for the hull and liability…

Mike Pinder10th February 2021