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- Article by Wilco Vermeer
- Published on September 9th, 2023
Consolidated PBY Catalina
No other flying boat has become so well-known and popular as the Consolidated Catalina, affectivle known as the Cat. Until long after World War Two, many navies and air forces of various countries have flown the type. The Catalina has gained enormous familiarity and popularity by its diversity, simplicity and ease of handling which lasts until this day.
- Article by Wilco Vermeer
- Published on September 2nd, 2023
Short Sunderland
The Short Sunderland was a direct derivative of the civil Short Empire seaplanes of Imperial Airways.They were a formidable gun platform which brought fear to U-boat commanders and attacking German aircrews alike. The latter called respectfully called it 'Das fliegende Stachelschwein'.
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