WW2 US Seaplanes & Flying Boats

American seaplanes and flying boats patrolled the vast ocean expanses of both the Atlantic and Pacific. The PBY Catalina became the most important maritime patrol aircraft of the war, locating enemy fleets and rescuing downed airmen. From massive flying boats like the PBM Mariner to compact floatplanes launched from battleships, these aircraft extended naval reach far beyond the horizon.