Description
POSTAGE STAMP PBY-5 CATALINA USN 1/150
Produced by Consolidated Aircraft, the PBY Catalina was a flying boat which
later became an amphibious aircraft, used by several countries in the 1930’s
and 1940’s. It is a long range aircraft, which did not require a runway to
operate, as it was capable of both take-off and landing on the water. The
PBY’s uses included maritime patrol, bombing, anti-submarine warfare, and
search and rescue missions. Remembered for their role in rescuing downed
airmen, the PBY saved thousands of lives. Catalina airmen referred to their
aircraft as the “Cat” on combat missions and “Dumbo” during air-sea rescue.
This Die-cast metal airplane model comes in 1:150 scale with plastic stand
and is approximately 5 1/8 inches long with 8 1/4 inch wingspan.
