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==Introduction==
==Mechanics==
{{Category:Large Flying Boats}}
''Nicknamed “Catalina” this was a wonderfully designed flying boat. It was widely used for patrol and rescue operations.''<br>
When used alongside other planes in an LBAS, the PBY-5A Catalina can [[Land-Based_Air_Squadron#PBY-5A Catalina rescue function|rescue]] some of them, saving some bauxite when resupplying ('''does not''' prevent loss of [[Plane Proficiency]]).
''Even after the end of the war, this masterpiece of a machine saw continued usage.''
==Notes==
==Notes==
===How To Obtain===
'''From quest:''' {{Q|B88}} (choice)
''From limited-time quest:'' {{Q|2104 LQ1|S}} (choice, choice)
*Capable of performing ASW on its own (similar to [[Ka-type Observation Autogyro]]).
*Increases the range of fellow [[Land-Based Air Squadron]] planes, from +1 to +3 range depending on the base's unmodified range.
''Event reward for:''
* [[Spring 2016 Event]] E-6: Hard, Medium, Easy
===Updates History===
* '''2016-05-02:''' Implemented
* '''2021-04-22:''' Catalina rescue mechanic added
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==See also==
==See also==
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