ORIG 8x10 WW2 Photo SAR PBY Catalina Seaplane Rescue At Sea US Navy
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:13833813 |
I used to collect photos and military documents, and I donated a huge amount to museums - the ones left over are duplicates or lessor-quality items than my donations. Passing on history:
One of two original photos of a US seaplane stopping by to visit a British ship out at sea. The HMS Snowdrop (actual name!) was a small frigate in the Royal Navy, one of dozens in the "Flower" class of corvettes. Light warships like this escorted convoys and defended ports from ene...my submarines.
The PBY Catalina is iconic to military airmen and sailors - no aircraft is more recognizable as the SAR asset, the airplane here to rescue you. Starring roles at the Battle of Midway ("Sighted enemy fleet! Please notify next of kin.") as well as the rescue of the crew of USS Indianapolis ("Jaws" story) and hundreds of other rescue stories. They served around the world from 1938-1970s, and there are still examples flying today.
One of two original photos of a US seaplane stopping by to visit a British ship out at sea. The HMS Snowdrop (actual name!) was a small frigate in the Royal Navy, one of dozens in the "Flower" class of corvettes. Light warships like this escorted convoys and defended ports from ene...my submarines.
The PBY Catalina is iconic to military airmen and sailors - no aircraft is more recognizable as the SAR asset, the airplane here to rescue you. Starring roles at the Battle of Midway ("Sighted enemy fleet! Please notify next of kin.") as well as the rescue of the crew of USS Indianapolis ("Jaws" story) and hundreds of other rescue stories. They served around the world from 1938-1970s, and there are still examples flying today.
