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Catalina Question

Mon Aug 06, 2007 4:05 am

Hi all, just wondering if anyone knows what the difference is between the OA-10 and the PBY-5

Mon Aug 06, 2007 7:09 am

I think that the OA-10As were built by Canadian Vickers as PBV-1As (equivalent to PBY-5As) for the USN but were taken over by the USAAF and given the new designation. Similarly, PBY-6As obtained by the USAAF became OA-10Bs. I'm not sure about any real differences between the Navy and Army planes, at least as delivered.

Randy
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