Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Consolidated PBY Catalina in the UK
The gazetteer records 1 Consolidated PBY Catalina airframe (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 1 UK collection, in one region: Midlands & Lincolnshire.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Museum Midlands | Shifnal | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina L-866 |
Type notes
The Consolidated PBY Catalina in brief
| Type | Consolidated PBY Catalina |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1935 |
| Era | Second World War |
| Number built | ~3,300 |
| Top speed | 196 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 1 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 1 |
Serials are the gazetteer's survey snapshot of what each collection records on charge — restorations move between workshops and reserve hangars, so check the museum page for opening times and current display status before travelling. Every type across all 118 museums is indexed in the Compendium.