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Aero Linx: 1945 Consolidated Vultee 28-5ACF - PBY-5A Catalina For Sale

Offered by Platinum Fighter Sales, this airplane is powered by two Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 engines turning Hamilton Standard HS43E50-473 propellers. The airplane seats 15, and the rear fuselage has been modified with a bathroom and sleeping quarters.

The livery is a "Flyin' Turtle" paint scheme, which the brokerage says is in very good condition. The airplane was last annualed in September, and the asking price of $475,000 includes a "huge selection of spares."

Click the link below for photos.

FMI: www.platinumfighters.com/pby5a?fbclid=IwAR3WML0ZLpFkFBzz1OIaWhKBWazspMsFClZEySRdUBBllLaOUlEc8BZIodo