"Safe Harbor" by James Dietz A Consolidated PBY Catalina moves lazily through warm tropical waters toward the waiting seaplane tender. Joining others of its type, the Navy flying boat will have a brief respite from war to receive needed attention. Tenders provided the PBY's with parts and maintenance often not available at their forward bases. Although a somewhat dated design by outbreak of the way, the unique PBY fulfilled variety of missions and served from the Aleutians to Australia and across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. L/E of 850 29.5" x 21
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