Battlefield Sources's video: Catalina Seaplane Takes Off From Pearl Harbor

The Consolidated PBY Catalina is a flying boat and amphibious aircraft that was produced in the 1930s and 1940s. It was one of the most widely used seaplanes of World War II. JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Aug. 12, 2020) A vintage Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boat takes flight from the waters of Pearl Harbor in preparation for the 75th Commemoration of the End of WWII. “Salute Their Service, Honor Their Hope” is the theme of the commemoration in Hawaii in recognition of the WWII veterans and civilians who contributed to the end of the war. The commemoration will include three Legacy of Peace Aerial Parades and will culminate with the official ceremony on USS Missouri (BB 63) on September 2. Flyovers of the warbirds will include: Around Oahu (August 29), Connecting the Military Bases (August 30) and Fly Over the Battleship Missouri Memorial, Pearl Harbor to Waikiki (September 2). To learn more about upcoming events please see https://www.75thwwiicommemoration.org/victory-in-the-pacific/hawaii-events. (U.S. Navy video by Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 2nd Class Lexie Perez/Released)