PBY CATALINA WW II Navy Patrol Seaplane Aircraft Alaska Color Photo First Day

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PBY CATALINA Consolidated's WW II patrol seaplane United States Navy cover postmarked from Gobles, Michigan on April 24, 2021. Color Alaska photo of the PBY seaplane on cachet #2118 by Alvin Eckert USCS #9964. Cover franked with a 37 cent PBY stamp on a 21 cent Uncle Sam's Hat stamp.
Cover with a DIY matte and 5x7 frame, makes a fine gift!
PBY Catalina: This WW II patrol aircraft (flying boat) was first introduced in 1935 and was equipped to conduct anti-submarine, recon and rescue missions. The aircraft is a two engine propeller plane, with a crew of ten. Many downed flyers and stranded servicemen owed their lives to this aircraft and crews. See the web pages for the details of her construction, service, battles and continued use fighting fires. She could also use her five machine guns and drop bombs on the enemy. She became amphibious when retractable wheels were added. What a multi-purpose platform!
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