Flying Catalinas: The Consolidated PBY Catalina in WWII

Some of my favorite episodes in World War II maritime patrol aviation history, most of which are well known within the maritime-patrol community, are given consideration. Though the aircraft is known primarily for its role in antisubmarine warfare and convoy escort in the North Atlantic, the Catalin...

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Published inAir Power History Vol. 69; no. 1; pp. 72 - 73
Main Author Keane, John F "Jack"
Format Book Review
LanguageEnglish
Published Rockville Air Force Historical Foundation 01.04.2022
Subjects
Aircraft
Aviation
Warfare
World War II
United States > US
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Summary:Some of my favorite episodes in World War II maritime patrol aviation history, most of which are well known within the maritime-patrol community, are given consideration. Though the aircraft is known primarily for its role in antisubmarine warfare and convoy escort in the North Atlantic, the Catalina was adept at long-range reconnaissance (some missions lasting 20 hours or more) and anti-surface warfare as demonstrated in the accounts of the sighting and ultimate destruction of the Bismarck by the RAF in 1941 and the Japanese fleet at Midway in 1942. Normally, a reader would have to consult multiple books to develop the perspective on the operational employment of the Catalina throughout World War II detailed in this book.
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ISSN:1044-016X