Consolidated PBY Catalina
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| History | |
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| Type | Seaplane |
| Role | Maritime patrol bomber, search and rescue |
| Manufacturer | Consolidated Aircraft |
| Produced | 2,661 in US; 620 Canada; 24 Soviet Union |
| Number built | 3,305 |
| Primary users | US Navy, US Army Air Force; TAF; RCAF; RAAF |
| In service | 1936 |
| Out of service | 1979 (Brazilian Air Force) |
Remarks
One of the most widely used seaplanes of World War II, it was used by the US Navy, US Army Air Force; TAF; RCAF; RAAF
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