Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Catalina reborn for Pacific A Florida company plans to turn an iconic World War II seaplane design into a modern aircraft it ...

Florida-based Catalina Aircraft says it plans to start new production on a modernised version of the legendary World War II-era PBY Catalina flying boat, targeting military and commercial operators. A ...

Click to open image viewer. Radar, twin .50 caliber guns in a power-driven bow turret, tall tail with a taller vertical fin first seen on the PBN-1; outrigger floats from each wingtip, hinged to fold ...

The Catalina’s actions at Midway not only redeemed its reputation after early war setbacks, but also exemplified how reconnaissance could dictate naval engagements. Flying high above the cerulean ...

Not everyone who owns a private yacht is a total uptight jerk. But those who choose a million-dollar luxury barge for the water instead of this beautiful Catalina flying boat are missing out on an ...