12573 1/72 USN PBY-5A Battle of Midway Plastic Model Kit

Academy plastic model aircraft Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina USN (Battle of Midway) in 1:48 scale for gluing.

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Consolidated PBY Catalina was an American flying boat and later, from the PBY-5A version, an amphibious aircraft. It is one of the most famous and widespread seaplanes of World War II. In addition to the United States Navy, he entered service in other countries. He is best known for the unveiling of the Japanese fleet bound for Midway Atoll. There was one of the decisive battles of the war in the Pacific and also the discovery of the battleship Bismarck on May 26, 1941 during its pursuit by the British in the Atlantic.

It is one of the most successful aircraft of its kind and has been produced in large quantities. The last Catalans were decommissioned in the 1980s. Even today, they are used for various purposes, such as firefighting aircraft.

PBY stands for "PB" for "Patrol Bomber" and "Y" as the "Consolidated Aircraft" machine code in the U.S. Navy.