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PBY/PBV-1A Catalina by Larry McManus

Signed by the artist

Initial Overall Size: 44" x 38"

Custom image sizes available. If borders are desired, the image will be reduced proportionally (e.g., for 2" borders on all sides, the image dimensions would be reduced by 4" to 40" x 34").

Indicate desired image size in comments during checkout. If no custom size is provided, your image size will be 44" x 38".)

Printed on special Fuji Crystal Archive and Kodak photographic papers with a fine luster finish

This particular PBY/PBV-1A was delivered to the Royal Canadian Air Force which used it for anti-submarine patrols flying from Reykjavik, Iceland. Post-war, the plane served at various locations around Canada before it retired from military service in 1962. It was converted to a water bomber and spent the next 32 years as a firefighting platform. The aircraft was flown to South Africa in 1999, where it was parked at a Johannesburg airport. It was then meticulously restored as an example of one of the most significant Navy aircraft of WWII. The restored aircraft now resides at the National Museum of World War II Aviation.

Read about the artist's unique production process on his portfolio page.