08202022 I had the Privilege to Fly in the Only Flying World War II Consolidated PBY5A Catalina (Patrol Boat) in The United States. This was a once in a lifetime experience for me to fly onboard this beautiful historic 1943 World War II PBY5A Catalina with "Soaring by the Sea Foundation" Dedicated to preserving our military heritage and honoring our Veterans and educating younger generations. Based out of Eugene Oregon. A Huge thank you goes out to the whole team involved & especially Coy Pfaff. Look them them up. Website is https://www.soaringbythesea.com/
This PBY was Built by Boeing in Canada.
The Consolidated PBY Catalina is a flying boat and amphibious aircraft that was produced in the 1930s and 1940s. In Canadian service it was known as the Canso. It was one of the most widely used seaplanes of World War II. Catalinas served with every branch of the United States Armed Forces and in the air forces and navies of many other nations. 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 aerial firefighting operations in some parts of the world. None remain in military service.