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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A guided tour around G-PBYA from back in 2013. Enjoy! Source: YouTube TangoSix
Mike Pinder13th February 2021
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
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
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
As promised, we are pleased to announce that our new range of greeting cards has arrived and are now available for sale in The Catalina Society shop. These cards are printed on high quality card…
David Legg17th December 2020
Many of you have been following our recent ‘adventure’ on Loch Ness with interest and supported those members of our crews, led by Garry Short, who have worked so hard to get our beloved Catalina…
David Legg2nd December 2020
