PB2Y-2 Coronado, U.S. Navy Patrol Bomber- Here’s a pre-war II version of the Consolidated Coronado

Here's a pre-war version of the Consolidated Coronado, which got its name via the British (who also named the Catalina). The Coronado was used as a transport by the RAF but the original concept for the huge four engine seaplane was to be a command and control flagship for seaplane scout forces. It's most

important use in the Pacific

War was for evacuation of

wounded Americans.

PB2Y Coronado U.S. Navy Patrol Bomber. Here's a pre-war version of the Consolidated Coronado, which got its name via the British (who also named the Catalina). The Coronado was used as a transport by the RAF but the original concept for the huge four engine seaplane was to be a command and control flagship for seaplane scout forces. It's most important use in the Pacific War was for evacuation of wounded Americans.

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