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

A Canadian Vickers PBV‑1A Canso A amphibious flying boat, registration G‑PBYA, serial CV‑283, displayed in U.S. Air Force markings with the aircraft name on the nose. The PBV‑1A is a variant of the Consolidated PBY Catalina maritime patrol bomber with twin radial engines, a high parasol wing, retractable landing gear, hull floats, and observation blisters for crew visibility. Photographed air‑to‑air at UK Warbirds 2023, the close‑up pilot view emphasizes cockpit canopy, fuselage, and wing structure in flight, showcasing amphibious capability and patrol/reconnaissance heritage.