WW2 PBY Catalina Amphibious Aircraft Conducts Water Takeoff At Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

The EYES of the FLEET: Building the PBY Catalina (Restored & Colorized) This restored and colorized documentary film provides a rare look at the birth of the Consolidated PBY Catalina, one of the most iconic and successful flying boats in aviation history. Go inside the San Diego factory to witness the complete manufacturing process, from raw metal to the first test flights of the “eyes of the fleet.” #PBYCatalina #Documentary #WWII #avgeeks #howitsmade #engineering #colorizedhistory #aviationda

A legendary PBY Catalina has been acquired by Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, and together, we can embark on an exciting journey – the restoration of this iconic warbird. Once the aircraft arrives on Ford Island, the real work begins – thousands of hours of restoration and conservation work, where every detail will be brought back to life. But we can’t do it alone. To achieve this mission, we need your help. The restoration efforts done by our skilled team will cost over $500,000. Your gift, no ma

Join us in preserving history by contributing to the restoration of our PBY Catalina today! Together, we can honor Cash Barber, a 99-year-old WWII veteran and PBY flight engineer we had the privilege of meeting during our recent visit to Florida to prepare our PBY for transportation to HI. Cash's captivating story reminds us of the importance of displaying a PBY at our Museum. These aircraft played a vital role in the war effort, and with your support, we can ensure that the stories of our Great