Takeoff to Landing: The Majestic Catalina G-PBYA in Action!

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  • čas přidán 2. 07. 2024
  • Get ready for a thrilling ride with the iconic Catalina G-PBYA! This video takes you through an exhilarating journey as this historic aircraft roars to life, takes off, performs a breathtaking display flight, and lands gracefully. Built in 1943, the Catalina G-PBYA has a storied past, from its service in anti-submarine patrols during WWII to firefighting missions and now dazzling airshow audiences worldwide.
    Originally built as a Canso A amphibian, this aircraft is a true marvel of aviation engineering. Its impressive versatility allowed it to serve in various roles, including patrol bomber missions, air-sea rescue operations, and as a water bomber for fighting forest fires. After a meticulous restoration, the Catalina G-PBYA now captivates aviation enthusiasts with its majestic presence and thrilling performances.
    In this video, you'll witness the sheer power and grace of the Catalina G-PBYA. Feel the rumble of its engines during the start-up, watch as it takes to the skies with elegance, enjoy an awe-inspiring display flight showcasing its maneuverability, and finally, experience the smooth landing that brings this incredible journey to a close.
    Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to see the Catalina G-PBYA in action. Like, comment, and subscribe for more breathtaking aviation content! 🚀✈️
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Komentáře • 36

  • @wadesaxton6079
    @wadesaxton6079 Před 2 dny +6

    One of my favorite airplanes from the golden era. It’s on the list if I ever win the lottery.

    • @Warbirds
      @Warbirds  Před 2 dny

      I would go for the Sr-22 first

    • @wadesaxton6079
      @wadesaxton6079 Před dnem

      @@Warbirds 😂 I would never own a Cirrus 🤢🤮

  • @georgegeyer3431
    @georgegeyer3431 Před 2 dny +5

    I haven't seen one of these sense I was a little boy. They used to patrol the east coast for Soviet subs from Lake Hurst along with the Blimps.

  • @gregedwards1087
    @gregedwards1087 Před 2 dny +5

    Here I am at 62 an avid aircraft watcher and pilot (ex), seen hundreds of PBY's over the years and only just noticed that they don't have trailing edge flaps, well there's my learny thing for the day, result. A truely amazing aircraft, thank you.

    • @Warbirds
      @Warbirds  Před 2 dny +2

      Cool having you here on my channel

    • @gregedwards1087
      @gregedwards1087 Před 2 dny +1

      @@Warbirds :)

    • @JimNaylor
      @JimNaylor Před dnem

      Ypu can't have seen hundreds. There is only 1 flying in Europe and 3 left flying in the whole world.

    • @gregedwards1087
      @gregedwards1087 Před dnem

      @@JimNaylor, never seen one actually fly but in hundreds of images, clips, movies, photographs, paintings and a couple of actual aircraft, there is an actual aircraft on static display at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia, there was also one on static display at Bankstown Airport in NSW near where I grew up.
      It wasn't until I was watching the one in the clip landing that I noticed that the flaps weren't deployed and on careful inspection of the footage of the aircraft up close I noticed no gaps for where they should have been, I then confirmed that they did not have flaps or any other lift devices on the wings by a bit of internet research.

    • @azzir325
      @azzir325 Před 8 hodinami +1

      Truth! With that giant parasol of a wing, there was no need for flaps. Here's another little fun fact about the Cat: It had no water rudder. On the water turning was by differential thrust.

  • @steveone9375
    @steveone9375 Před 2 dny +3

    Fabulous airplane

  • @lhkraut
    @lhkraut Před 2 dny +4

    I have always wanted a house boat, but imagine having a house boat that flies!

    • @Warbirds
      @Warbirds  Před 2 dny +2

      You would be very free if you could afford the fuel

    • @lhkraut
      @lhkraut Před 2 dny

      @@Warbirds No kidding! That would be the only problem. You would save a lot on airport costs! Never have to pay any landing fees, LOL!
      Thank you for the great videos!

    • @Warbirds
      @Warbirds  Před 2 dny +1

      @@lhkraut Enjoyed

  • @bumblebee9875
    @bumblebee9875 Před 6 hodinami

    Now ain't that just a beautiful sight!!

    • @Warbirds
      @Warbirds  Před 5 hodinami

      Oh yes. Thanks for watching

  • @bobmillerick300
    @bobmillerick300 Před 2 dny +1

    Awesome airplane

  • @705547
    @705547 Před hodinou

    Beeindruckend und wunderschön 😎👍 ... ich würde so gerne mal eine Wasserlandung einer Catalina sehen.

  • @17cmmittlererminenwerfer81

    Interesting.

  • @millwright989
    @millwright989 Před 11 hodinami

    That was excellent showing me how those pby’s fly over the ocean and on land did built one model rexell I called it the elephant

  • @Ricky40369
    @Ricky40369 Před dnem

    Excellent.

  • @danielduesentriebjunior

    The Catalina presented during the 1990's in Duxford was one of my favorites amongst the planes then. Later I learned that it crashed into the Sea.

  • @GTPower-rm5nc
    @GTPower-rm5nc Před 5 hodinami

    Очень красивый гармоничный самолёт.

  • @g.donuts3551
    @g.donuts3551 Před 2 dny

    My late Grandfather flew in these in WWII.

    • @Warbirds
      @Warbirds  Před 2 dny

      What did he do in it ?

    • @g.donuts3551
      @g.donuts3551 Před 2 dny

      @@Warbirds Radar operator. Operated mostly around Burma/Indian ocean from what I recall.

    • @Warbirds
      @Warbirds  Před 2 dny +1

      @@g.donuts3551 ok thanks

    • @g.donuts3551
      @g.donuts3551 Před dnem

      OA-10A 44-34056 2nd ERS “I’ll Be Seeing You”. Have an old restored(as much as possible) pic of him and flight crew in front of this aircraft. Perhaps a training aircraft? As being in Burma/India would have been under 7 ERS to my understanding.

    • @Warbirds
      @Warbirds  Před dnem +1

      @@g.donuts3551 cool i love history