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, overhead view, aerial view, air-to-air, UK Warbirds 2023

The overhead aerial view depicts the Consolidated PBV‑1A Canso A amphibious patrol aircraft, civil registration G‑PBYA, alternate serial 433915 and serial CV‑283, painted in U.S. Air Force colours as “Miss Pick Up” at UK Warbirds 2023. This Canadian Vickers built variant of the Consolidated PBY‑5A Catalina has a high parasol wing above its boat hull fuselage, twin Pratt & Whitney radial piston engines driving propellers, and prominent observation blisters. The image shows range and endurance characteristics in flight.