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Now you know how she got back in the water...

**aslyfox** · 12-01-2020, 09:51 AM

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reh321 · 12-01-2020, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Now you know how she got back in the water...

I wonder whether this is how she initially reached water. or whether she was flown from land to water.
Does she have connection points to make lifting by crane easier?

**Kerrowdown** · 12-01-2020, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by reh321

I wonder whether this is how she initially reached water. or whether she was flown from land to water.
Does she have connection points to make lifting by crane easier?

Yes she does, but they were very concerned when it came time to lift her out, if they would still be strong enough after all this time (she weighs ten imperial tons).

**alfa75ts** · 12-01-2020, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by reh321

I wonder whether this is how she initially reached water. or whether she was flown from land to water.

She flew in.

Originally posted by reh321

Does she have connection points to make lifting by crane easier?

Yes. Designed that way.

**alfa75ts** · 12-01-2020, 01:50 PM

A couple of shots inside a Catalina, all the comforts of home:

**Kerrowdown** · 12-01-2020, 02:10 PM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

A couple of shots inside a Catalina, all the comforts of home:

All mod cons then...

**alfa75ts** · 12-01-2020, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

All mod cons then.

Imagine spending up to 40 hours in one.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-01-2020, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by alfa75ts

Imagine spending up to 40 hours in one.

C-130s aren't much better... loosens yer dental fillings on long hauls.

**ProfessorBuzz** · 12-02-2020, 11:09 AM

Some nice shots of the Canadian Warplane Heritage's Canso are here:
Aircraft Details | Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

**Kerrowdown** · 12-02-2020, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by ProfessorBuzz

Some nice shots of the Canadian Warplane Heritage's Canso are here:
Aircraft Details | Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

Thank you for interesting link.

**pichaser** · 12-03-2020, 03:21 PM

In the 60's we could take a Catalina to Catalina island and people thought it was very routine . Now days some are whining about having "had" to fly in one of those .

**Kerrowdown** · 12-03-2020, 03:42 PM

Originally posted by pichaser

In the 60's we could take a Catalina to Catalina island and people thought it was very routine . Now days some are whining about having "had" to fly in one of those .

Aye I guess it takes all sorts to make the world go round...

RobG · 12-06-2020, 07:23 PM

Was the undercarriage not working? The Catalina is an amphibian. It's a cool shot! I'm just curious why they couldn't simply drive into the water or out of it.

**Kerrowdown** · 12-07-2020, 12:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobG

Was the undercarriage not working? The Catalina is an amphibian. It's a cool shot! I'm just curious why they couldn't simply drive into the water or out of it.

It remained on the Loch after landing and then as a result of an engine failure, was unable to take off again.

Hence “driving” in/out wasn’t really an option, even if a suitable location to do so could have been found.

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12-01-2020, 10:27 AM	#3
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Now you know how she got back in the water... I wonder whether this is how she initially reached water. or whether she was flown from land to water. Does she have connection points to make lifting by crane easier?

12-01-2020, 11:29 AM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,818 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 I wonder whether this is how she initially reached water. or whether she was flown from land to water. Does she have connection points to make lifting by crane easier? Yes she does, but they were very concerned when it came time to lift her out, if they would still be strong enough after all this time (she weighs ten imperial tons).

12-01-2020, 01:47 PM	#5
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by reh321 I wonder whether this is how she initially reached water. or whether she was flown from land to water. She flew in. Originally posted by reh321 Does she have connection points to make lifting by crane easier? Yes. Designed that way.

12-01-2020, 02:10 PM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,818 Original Poster	Originally posted by alfa75ts A couple of shots inside a Catalina, all the comforts of home: All mod cons then...

12-01-2020, 02:20 PM	#8
alfa75ts Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,356	Originally posted by Kerrowdown All mod cons then. Imagine spending up to 40 hours in one.

12-01-2020, 02:26 PM	#9
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,818 Original Poster	Originally posted by alfa75ts Imagine spending up to 40 hours in one. C-130s aren't much better... loosens yer dental fillings on long hauls.

12-02-2020, 11:09 AM	#10
ProfessorBuzz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 1,903	Some nice shots of the Canadian Warplane Heritage's Canso are here: Aircraft Details \| Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

12-02-2020, 01:05 PM	#11
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,818 Original Poster	Originally posted by ProfessorBuzz Some nice shots of the Canadian Warplane Heritage's Canso are here: Aircraft Details \| Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum Thank you for interesting link.

12-03-2020, 03:21 PM	#12
pichaser Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,776	In the 60's we could take a Catalina to Catalina island and people thought it was very routine . Now days some are whining about having "had" to fly in one of those .

12-03-2020, 03:42 PM	#13
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,818 Original Poster	Originally posted by pichaser In the 60's we could take a Catalina to Catalina island and people thought it was very routine . Now days some are whining about having "had" to fly in one of those . Aye I guess it takes all sorts to make the world go round...

12-06-2020, 07:23 PM	#14
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Was the undercarriage not working? The Catalina is an amphibian. It's a cool shot! I'm just curious why they couldn't simply drive into the water or out of it.

12-07-2020, 12:12 AM - 1 Like	#15
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,818 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobG Was the undercarriage not working? The Catalina is an amphibian. It's a cool shot! I'm just curious why they couldn't simply drive into the water or out of it. It remained on the Loch after landing and then as a result of an engine failure, was unable to take off again. Hence “driving” in/out wasn’t really an option, even if a suitable location to do so could have been found.