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Originally posted by Snowtractor
Isn't CANSO the designation after the PBY is converted to a water bomber?
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Hi Sean
The RCAF chose the PBY-5A in 1939 as its replacement for the Supermarine Stranraer. During World War II, Boeing Aircraft of Canada, Canadian Vickers and Canadair Ltd. made almost 800 PBY's in this country. The RCAF called its version the 'Canso A' - A for amphibious.