Consolidated PBV-1A Canso A, Catalina, Canadian Vickers, Reg. G-PBYA, Alternate Serial No. 433915, Serial No. CV-283, Display Paint: U.S. Air Force, Aircraft Name: Miss Pick Up, observation blisters, amphibious, close-up pilot view, air-to-air, UK Warbirds 2023

This air-to-air photograph features the Consolidated PBV-1A Canso A amphibious patrol aircraft, registration G-PBYA, serial CV-283, painted in U.S. Air Force rescue markings as 'Miss Pick Up' at UK Warbirds 2023. Built by Canadian Vickers under license from Consolidated, it is a variant of the PBY-5A Catalina family. The aircraft has a high parasol wing supported on struts, twin radial engines driving propellers, a boat-hull fuselage, and observation blisters for maritime patrol operations. The image highlights a close-up pilot perspective.