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Postage Stamp Planes PS5556-2
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina Diecast Model
USN VP-14

1:150 Scale   Length   Width
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina   5"   8.25"

The PBY is a nine seat, long range maritime patrol bomber (amphibian flying boat). The US Navy first used the 5-series Catalina in 1939. During WWII, 21 squadrons used this aircraft. Besides the US Navy and Air Force, the RAF, Canadian, New Zealand and Australian governments bought PBY's from Boeing. These planes were equipped with four-five machine guns and 4,000 lbs. of bombs or depth charges.

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina

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.

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Postage Stamp Planes

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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