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PBY Catalina In Action

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PBY CATALINA IN ACTION
SS10232
(Paperback)

By David Doyle
The iconic PBY Catalina was not only the work horse of the U.S.
Navy's patrol bomber units during World War II, but also served
admirably with the Royal Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, and
others. Airmen aboard British PBYs were the first to spot the
German battleship Bismarck when it broke out into the North
Atlantic in May 1941, and U.S. Navy PBY crewmen were the first to
observe the Japanese fleet as it stole towards Midway Islands in
June 1942. In addition to keeping a watchful eye out for enemy
activities, Catalina crews also rescued countless downed airmen
as well as sailors from stricken ships. Through daring bomb and
depth-charge attacks on enemy vessels, Catalina airmen also
contributed directly to the defeat of the Axis powers in combat.

This all-new 80-page volume from Squadron tells the story of the
Catalina through over 200 vintage photos, over 30 of which are in
color, as well as eight color profiles and numerous detailed
line drawings.
Illustrated with more than 210 photographs; 80 pages.
ISBN = 978-0-89747-740-6 Paperback