Model Power Postage Stamp Planes 5556
Canadian-Vickers OA-10A Catalina Diecast Model
USAF 4th ARS, Hamilton AFB, CA, 1949 |
| 1:156 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Canadian-Vickers OA-10A Catalina | | 5" | | 8" |
The PBY Catalina was the United States' Navy designation for an American and Canadian-built flying boat of the 1930s and 1940s. PB stands for Patrol Bomber, with Y being Consolidated Aircraft's manufacturer identification. It could be equipped with depth charges, bombs, torpedoes and .50 caliber machine guns and was one of the most widely used multirole aircraft of WWII. Catalinas served with every branch of the US military and in the air forces and navies of many other nations. In the United States Army Air Force, their designation was the OA-10, while Canadian-built PBY's were known by the nick name Canso.
Designed to replace the Martin P3M, the PBY Catalina was first flown on March 28th, 1935. This aircraft is a long range patrol flying boat, one of the most rugged and versatile aircraft in U.S. history. Its long range assisted in the location and attack of enemy transport ships. A great advantage of flying boats is that they need no runway, however later PBY variants incorporated retractable landing gear, allowing for amphibious operation from land or water. Even today-more than seventy years after its first flight-the PBY continues to fly as an air tanker in firefighting operations throughout the world. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The "Postage Stamp Planes" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft.
"Postage Stamp Planes" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic ordnance loads.
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