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, overhead view, landing gear deployed, air-to-air, UK Warbirds 2023

The Consolidated PBV-1A Canso A Catalina, registration G-PBYA, serial CV-283, named Miss Pick Up, is a WWII amphibious reconnaissance aircraft built by Canadian Vickers. Displayed in U.S. Air Force colors, it has observation blisters, twin radial engines, high-wing monoplane design, and retractable landing gear deployed for amphibious operations. Close-up pilot and overhead air-to-air views at UK Warbirds 2023 highlight historic maritime patrol performance, single-pilot cockpit, and WWII aircraft engineering.