A legendary PBY Catalina has been acquired by Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, and together, we can embark on an exciting journey – the restoration of this iconic warbird. Once the aircraft arrives on Ford Island, the real work begins – thousands of hours of restoration and conservation work, where every detail will be brought back to life. But we can’t do it alone. To achieve this mission, we need your help. The restoration efforts done by our skilled team will cost over $500,000. Your gift, no ma

Exciting news about the next chapter for our Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina! ✈️ Thanks to your incredible support, our iconic WWII flying boat has been safely transported from the National Naval Air Museum in Florida to the Air Zoo in Michigan, where it will soon undergo an extensive, world-class restoration. This effort is part of a special collaboration between Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and the renowned restoration team at the Air Zoo. The restoration of this PBY and its historic return to Fo

The EYES of the FLEET: Building the PBY Catalina (Restored & Colorized) This restored and colorized documentary film provides a rare look at the birth of the Consolidated PBY Catalina, one of the most iconic and successful flying boats in aviation history. Go inside the San Diego factory to witness the complete manufacturing process, from raw metal to the first test flights of the “eyes of the fleet.” #PBYCatalina #Documentary #WWII #avgeeks #howitsmade #engineering #colorizedhistory #aviationda

We're so excited to announce our BIGGEST restoration project yet, this Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina. 👀 (No, this isn't an Aprils Fools joke) | Air Zoo