Thesaurus Term/Concept: CATALINA
Identifier | 137150 |
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Class | AIRCRAFT TYPE |
Status | Preferred |
Index? | Yes |
Scope Note | American-built, twin-engined flying-boat designed for maritime patrol and reconnaissance. Entered US Naval service in 1936 as the PBY-1; christened the Catalina by the RAF, who used it from 1939 on. |