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Voices from Combat: The Consolidated PB2Y Coronado Becomes a Bomber

Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 30, 2025

” As part of VP-13, DeLorenzos next two years were a mix of patrol missions and frequent long-range cargo and VIP passenger flights no other Navy aircraft could match the combination of its 2,370-mile range, 140mph cruising speed (15mph faster than the PBY Catalina) and passenger comfort.

Horizontal Stabilizer

Horizontal Stabilizer Final Approach Tail Runway

The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know: Part two

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Having been cruising along at around 500 miles per hour (800 kph) or so, depending on aircraft type, the crew will need to reduce this to around 150 mph (240 kph) for the final approach, and even lower for the actual landing itself. At this point, the use of the aircraft’s flaps becomes critical.

Cabin Crew

Cabin Crew Descent Runway Approach

Aviator Connection

Voices from Combat: The Consolidated PB2Y Coronado Becomes a Bomber

The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know: Part two

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