Description
Academy 1/72 USN PBY-5A (Midway)
The Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina was a vital amphibious patrol bomber used for maritime surveillance, convoy escort, and air-sea rescue during World War II. It was a versatile, long-range aircraft featuring retractable landing gear, allowing it to operate from both water and land
During WWII, the RAF operated Catalinas from bases like Lake St Lucia and later Richards Bay to patrol shipping lanes and hunt German U-boats, with operations continuing until late 1944.
