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, air-to-air, UK Warbirds 2023

The Consolidated PBV-1A Canso A Catalina, registration G-PBYA, serial CV-283, Miss Pick Up, is a WWII Canadian Vickers-built amphibious patrol and reconnaissance aircraft. It features U.S. Air Force display paint, observation blisters, twin radial engines, high-wing monoplane design, retractable landing gear, and a single-pilot cockpit. Captured in close-up and overhead air-to-air views at UK Warbirds 2023, it highlights historical maritime patrol capabilities and WWII aircraft engineering.