In their role as patrol aircraft, Catalinas participated in some of the most notable engagements of World War II. The aircraft's parasol wing and large waist blisters allowed for a great deal of visibility and combined with its long range and endurance, made it well suited for the task.
- A Coastel Command Catalina located the German battleship Bismarck on May 26, 1941 while she tried to evade Royal Navy forces.
- A flight of Catalinas spotted the Japanese fleet approachingMidway Islands , beginning the Battle of Midway .
- A RCAF Canso flown by Squadron Leader L.J.Birchall foiled Japanese plans to destroy the Royal Navy's Indian Ocean fleet on 4 April 1942 when it detected the Japanese carrier fleet approaching Ceylon (Sri Lanka).
Eén uitvoering mogelijk;
- U.S.Navy 1940.
Features:
- Fully engraved panellines & rivet detail.
- Highly detailed cockpit interior & waist gunnes compartiment
- Optional postion beaching gear & wing-tip floats
- Realistic P.V.C. tires included.
