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 twin-engine Canadian Vickers PBV‑1A Canso A amphibious aircraft, registration G‑PBYA, serial CV‑283, painted in U.S. Air Force scheme with the aircraft name on the nose. This variant of the Consolidated PBY Catalina features Pratt & Whitney radial engines, parasol wing, retractable landing gear, hull floats, and clear observation blisters. The air-to-air close-up pilot view highlights cockpit and canopy structure, wing detail, and fuselage design. Photographed at UK Warbirds 2023, this flying boat demonstrates maritime patrol, reconnaissance, and amphibious capabilities.