| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 1245 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Consolidated 28 Catalina |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Consolidated PBY Catalina |
| Aircraft Version: | Consolidated XPBY-5A Catalina |
| C/n (msn): | 33 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Washington - Anacostia NAS (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | District of Columbia, United States |
| Airport Codes: | None |
| Photo Date: | 18 December 1939 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 693710 |
| Photo Comment |
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Converted from a PBY-4, this was the prototype of the amphibious PBY-5A. First flown as such at San Diego on 2 November 1939, it is seen here at 'Washington', presumably Anacostia, arriving from Florida. Despite having wheels, it apparently took the traditional route via Panama. Photo from: Library of Congress This photo was added on 4 June 2024, and has since been viewed 179 times. |