Join Richie Piper, co-pilot of the PBY-5A Catalina "Miss Pickup", as he takes you on an in-depth tour of this iconic WWII maritime patrol bomber. Discover its history, its role in submarine hunting during the Battle of the Atlantic, the heroic story of VC winner John Cruickshank, and how this aircraft went from war hero to firefighting workhorse. Rare insights from inside a flying boat. Learn more: https://ow.ly/5Uup50WK6fq 👈 #Airfix #AVGeek #CatlinaPBY | Airfix

PBY Catalina | 90-Second Aircraft Brief Take a 90-second tour of the legendary PBY Catalina, the long-range flying boat that became one of the most versatile and widely used patrol aircraft of World War II. Museum docent Ashby Taylor gives us a quick look at this iconic aircraft, breaking down its distinctive parasol wing, twin radial engines, and amphibious capability that allowed it to operate from open ocean or remote airstrips. From anti-submarine warfare and convoy escort to search-and-resc