The last military PBYs served until the 1980s. As of 2021, 86 years after its first flight, the aircraft continues to fly as a waterbomber (or airtanker) in ...

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The PBY was involved in almost every major operation in World War II, and figured significantly in defeating the U-boat menace in the Atlantic.

The Museum's Catalina PBY-5A was built at the San Diego Consolidated plant and was delivered to the US Navy on December 31, 1943.

The Consolidated PBY Catalina was the US Navy's most successful patrol flying boat of the war but naval aviators also used the PBY to attack ships at night.

Following World War II, the Catalina aircraft were retired by the U.S. Navy, though they were utilized for search and rescue missions numerous years after.

The airplane remained in naval service following WWII, but on loan to the U.S. Coast Guard. She finally retired in 1956 with 3,567 flying hours on the airframe.

This PBY was the United States' highest scoring U-boat destroyer in history, and is the oldest operational Catalina.

PBY Catalina Survivors identifies Catalinas on display, and includes aircraft designations, status, serial numbers, locations and additional information.