408K views · 13K reactions | Graceful over water. Silent over jungle. Relentless in the search. The PBY Catalina wasn’t the fastest or most powerful aircraft of its time—but it might have been the most versatile. From hunting submarines to rescuing downed airmen, from patrolling lonely coastlines to launching surprise attacks under cover of darkness, the Catalina did it all—and it did it well. #aviation #ww2 #military | Jets 'n' Props | Facebook