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

The Consolidated PBV-1A Canso A Catalina, registration G-PBYA, serial CV-283, named Miss Pick Up, is an amphibious patrol and reconnaissance aircraft built by Canadian Vickers for WWII operations. Featuring twin radial engines, high-wing monoplane layout, retractable landing gear, observation blisters, and single-pilot cockpit, it is painted in U.S. Air Force colors. Captured in air-to-air flight at UK Warbirds 2023, the aircraft exemplifies maritime patrol design and historic military aviation.