Detail & Scale PBY Catalina (Volume 66) by Bert Kinzey

Product Description

The Detail & Scale PBY Catalina (Volume 66) by Bert Kinzey provides an in-depth examination of one of the most versatile and important aircraft of World War II.

Known for its long range and exceptional endurance, the PBY Catalina served in anti-submarine warfare, maritime patrol, air-sea rescue, reconnaissance, transport, and night attack missions. Catalinas operated in every major theater of the war and became famous for rescuing downed airmen and locating enemy fleets.

This volume covers the aircraft's development, operational history, technical features, and major variants, including both flying boat and amphibious versions. Filled with photographs, detail shots, technical drawings, and reference material, it is an outstanding resource for historians and scale modelers.

Whether you're building a PBY from Revell, Academy, Monogram, Airfix, or Minicraft, this book provides valuable information for achieving an accurate and detailed model.

Features

• Detail & Scale Series Volume 66

• Written by aviation author Bert Kinzey

• Covers flying boat and amphibious variants

• Detailed cockpit and airframe photographs

• Technical drawings and illustrations

• Operational and combat history

• Scale modeling reference section

• Softcover format

Condition

Pre-owned reference book in good condition. Cover shows light shelf and handling wear consistent with age. Interior pages appear complete and readable. Please review photographs carefully as they are part of the description.

Specifications

Why You'll Like It

• Excellent reference for PBY Catalina enthusiasts

• Covers both flying boat and amphibious versions

• Valuable cockpit, engine, and airframe detail photographs

• Helpful resource for super-detailing scale models

• Includes operational and combat history

• Great addition to any World War II aviation library