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, air-to-air, UK Warbirds 2023

This air‑to‑air photograph shows the Consolidated PBV‑1A Canso A amphibious patrol aircraft, civil registration G‑PBYA with alternate serial 433915 and serial CV‑283, in U.S. Air Force rescue colours and named Miss Pick Up at UK Warbirds 2023. Built by Canadian Vickers as a Catalina variant, it has twin Pratt & Whitney radial piston engines with propellers, a high parasol wing, boat hull fuselage and observation blisters. The image highlights the fuselage contours, wing struts and clear sky.