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Bitmap Image  |  1999-08-05  |  141KB  |  432x324  |  8-bit (71 colors)

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OCR: "Flying Boat About th: PBY Catalina During World War II "flying boats' that could land on water were needed to help Allied forces track G erman IJ- -boats (submarines) that were attacking ships and harbors. Consolidated PBY Catalinas were used extensively hor this purpose They also played key part many sea batties, carrying muc h-needed carga ta American and British forces. After the war, Catalinas were put into service carrying passengers and cargo remote islands and other places with water but no airports Catalira flving forres Gerrman Twin engine purpase much Americar fores inta

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