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Catalina Flying Boats - Pacific 1945

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26-06-13, 02:34

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Originally Posted by Col Tigwell

Weight was the main factor, I believe the program reduced the weight by some 1500Lbs. which gives nearly 2 hrs endurance.

After the war however the last to go to disposal was the amphibs.

Regards

Col

That makes a lot of sense Col. I would have chimed in earlier here but have had hardly any Catalina veterans to interview...

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