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| pby black cats weapons: Black Cat Raiders of WWII Richard C Knott, 2012-04-15 Thanks to the PBY's daring pilots and their effective tactics, the slow outdated Catalina patrol bombers became the scourge of Japanese shipping in the South Pacific during World War II. Painted black and hunting at night, the Black Cats, as they were called, are credited with sinking or disabling hundreds of thousands of tons of cargo vessels, troop transports, and warships. Curiously their exploits were known to few outside the naval aviation community until the publication of this book in 1981. This testimonial to their magnificent performance is told by an experienced flying boat pilot, who has pieced together the fascinating story from reminiscences of the men who flew the long, arduous missions and from official navy records. It is an inspiring tale of fearless men in machines ill-designed for combat who wreaked havoc on a dangerous and merciless adversary. Illustrated with more than sixty photographs and detailed line drawings, it is a book to be savored by those who like their adventure stories to ring true. |
| pby black cats weapons: Weapons and Warfare Spencer C. Tucker, 2020-03-26 This work covers major weapons throughout human history, beginning with clubs and maces; through crossbows, swords, and gunpowder; up to the hypersonic railgun, lasers, and robotic weapons under development today. Weapons and Warfare is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and highly informative overview of weapons and their impact on the course of human history. In addition to providing basic factual information, this encyclopedia will delve into the greater historical context and significance of each weapon. The chronological organization by time period will enable readers to fully understand the evolution of weapons throughout history. The work begins with a foreword by a top scholar and a detailed introductory essay by the editor that provides an illuminating historical overview of weapons. It then offers entries on more than 650 individual weapons systems. Each entry has sources for further reading. The weapons are presented alphabetically within six time periods, ranging from the prehistoric and ancient periods to the contemporary period. Each period has its own introduction that treats the major trends occurring in that era. In addition, 50 sidebars offer fascinating facts on various weapons. Numerous illustrations throughout the text are also included. |
| pby black cats weapons: PBY Roscoe Creed, 1985 The greatest of all flying boats, the PBY Catalina, was one of the most versatile aircraft ever built. This definitive study, first published in 1985, pulls together in a single volume all of the aircraft's fascinating facts. The author carefully analyzes the PBY's dual use in the war as a plane of mercy and as a bomber, and he chronicles the flying boat's contributions in peacetime. |
| pby black cats weapons: The Dakota Hunter Hans Wiesman, 2015 This book tells the story of a Dutch boy who grew up during the 1950s in post-war Borneo, where he had frequent encounters with an airplane, the Douglas DC-3, aka the C-47 Skytrain or Dakota of World War II fame. For a young boy living in a remote jungle community, the aircraft reached the proportions of a romantic icon, as the essential lifeline to a bigger world for him, the beginning of a special bond. In 1957 his family left the island, and all its residual wreckage of World War II, and he attended college in The Hague. After graduation he started a career as a corporate executive, and met the aircraft again during business trips to the Americas. His childhood passion for the Dakota flared up anew, and the fascination pulled like a magnet. As if predestined, or maybe just looking for an alibi to come closer, he began a business to salvage and convert Dakota parts, which meant first of all finding them. As the demand for these war relic parts and cockpits soared, he began to travel the world to track down surplus, crashed or derelict Dakotas. He ventured deeper and deeper into remote mountains, jungles, savannas and the seas where the planes are found, usually as ghostly wrecks but sometimes still in full commercial operation. In hunting the mythical Dakota he often encountered intimidating or dicey situations in countries plagued by wars or revolts, others by arms and narcotics trafficking, warlords and con men. This book describes his multiple expeditions in search of the remains of the Dakota legend. It takes the reader to some of the remotest spots in the world, but once there one is often greeted by the comfort of what was once the West's apex in transportation--however now haunted by the courageous airmen of the past. |
| pby black cats weapons: Flying Catalinas Andrew Hendrie, 2012-10-24 The consolidated PBY Catalina was probably the most versatile and successful flying boat/amphibian ever built, serving not just with the US Army, Navy and Coast Guard during the Second World War, but also with the air forces of Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, with the Danes, Free French and Norwegians as well as in Brazil, Chile, Indonesia and elsewhere. With a remarkable lifting capacity and endurance, this long-range twin-engine aircraft could absorb a great deal of punishment and still return home after flights lasting an entire day and covering thousands of miles. It was employed as a maritime reconnaissance aircraft, as a bomber and torpedo-bomber, as an anti submarine weapon, as a mine layer, as a special operations machine and as a search-and-rescue craft by day and night. It ferried stores, mail and people - many of them sick and injured - across the world's oceans. In this book Andrew Hendrie tells the story of the Flying Cats, of their achievements and exploits, of the heroism of many of the crews and the problems they had to endure. |
| pby black cats weapons: US Navy PBY Catalina Units of the Pacific War Louis B Dorny, 2013-01-20 Deadly in its primary role as a submarine hunter, the PBY Catalina was the scourge of the Imperial Japanese Navy's submarine force. Its amphibious traits also made the aircraft well suited to air-sea rescue, and thousands of Allied airmen were saved from a watery grave by PBY crews. Using personal interviews, war diaries and combat reports combined with original Japanese records and books, Louis B Dorny provides a view on the role of the Catalina from both side of the war. Illustrated with over 80 photographs and colour profiles detailing aircraft markings, this is the definitive history of an insight into the PBY's use by the US Navy and Allied forces in the Pacific during World War 2. |
| pby black cats weapons: Cartwheel John Miller, 1959 This volume attempts to analyze the techniques by which the Allies employed their strength to bypass fortified positions and seize weakly defended but strategically important areas, or, in the apt baseball parlance used by General MacArthur, to hit 'em where they ain't. It is, therefore, a study in strategy and high command as well as in tactics. |
| pby black cats weapons: Marines in the Central Solomons John N. Rentz, United States. Marine Corps, 1952 |
| pby black cats weapons: The Coastwatchers: Operation Ferdinand and the Fight for the South Pacific Eric A. Feldt, 2019-08-17 The Coastwatchers is the fascinating story of the unsung heroic civilian spotters of World War 2 who roamed the coastlines of their home islands and reported back enemy sightings to Allied Intelligence. Author Eric Feldt led Operation Ferdinand, part of the build-up to the Normandy landings, in which the Coastwatchers, by this time on the US Navy's payroll, played a critical role. His intimate knowledge of Ferdinand, and his familiarity with the Coastwatchers of the Pacific islands, provides a unique perspective on this little known but important chapter of military history. |
| pby black cats weapons: United States Army in World War II.: Cartwheel: the reduction of Rabaul, by John Miller, Jr , 1948 |
| pby black cats weapons: United States Army in World War II. , 1959 |
| pby black cats weapons: United States Army in World War II.: The war in the Pacific , 1959 |
| pby black cats weapons: Beans, Bullets, and Black Oil Worrall Reed Carter, 1953 |
| pby black cats weapons: The Isle of the Dragon Rolf Stibbe, 2019-04-30 The Isle of the Dragon The Last Flight of the Bugs Bunny By: Rolf Stibbe In The Isle of the Dragon, author Rolf Stibbe portrays the heroism and courage of United States Army Air Corps flight crews during combat in World War II against the forces of Imperial Japan. In the wake of the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese swept all Allied military threats from the South Pacific, including the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Dutch East Indies, Guam, and the Wake Islands. Facing peril and with death likely, a unique cast of characters make for a suspenseful, riveting read. Stibbe interviewed a World War II combat veteran who flew the B-25 Mitchell Bomber nicknamed “Bugs Bunny,” in New Guinea. It sparked his interest to write this jungle adventure story. Readers will be thoroughly drawn into the story and entertained as they follow the plight of the lost bomber crew. |
| pby black cats weapons: Great Maritime Patrol Aircraft of the World Ralph J. Dean, 2024-04-28 An action-filled, highly readable history of the great maritime patrol aircraft of the world, spanning WWI to the present. |
| pby black cats weapons: Islamic and Native Weapons of Colonial Africa, 1800-1960 Anthony C. Tirri, 2007 |
| pby black cats weapons: Flying Legends of World War II Philip Handleman, 2011-06-13 More than thirty Allied Forces' WWII aircraft types are illustrated in many rare and previously unpublished black and white and color photographs. Each type is described giving vital data on development history, combat record, famous pilots and significant air battles. Performance, range and weapon loads are also included. The unique color photographs are from the collection of the late William B. Slate, an aviation photographer who strove to capture the thrilling perspective that can only come from close-up, in-flight vantage points from an aircraft flying in formation. |
| pby black cats weapons: US Navy PBY Catalina Units of the Atlantic War Ragnar J Ragnarsson, 2012-12-20 Several books have been written about US naval patrol aviation in World War 2, but none do full justice to the role played by patrol squadrons of the US Navy in the longest, most bitterly fought campaign of the war - the Battle of the Atlantic. From the Arctic to the Equator, anti-submarine aircraft of the US Navy patrolled both sides of the stormy Atlantic alongside their allied counterparts, escorting merchant shipping through submarine-infested waters - the crucial lifeline from the United States to Great Britain and the Mediterranean, and staging troops and supplies for the ultimate liberation of North Africa and Europe. This book details the PBY Catalina, without contest the most successful flying boat ever designed, and a key element in the success of the Atlantic War. |
| pby black cats weapons: All Hands , 1947 |
| pby black cats weapons: The Castaway's War Stephen Harding, 2016-05-03 The story of Lieutenant Hugh Barr Miller, marooned on a South Pacific island, and his one-man war against Japanese forces |
| pby black cats weapons: Beachheads Secured Harold L. Barbin, 2010-11-23 Beachheads Secured Volumes 1 and 2 each tell the detailed history of the 873 PT Boats, after USA construction transferred to the navies of UK, USSR, and the USA; their one hundred thirty bases, nineteen Tenderships, and fiftysix PT Boat Squadrons. This comprehensive work takes the reader to actions and thrilling operations in the North Pacific, Aleutian Islands, Alaska, the Caribbean Sea, South Pacific, Southwest Pacific, Western Pacific, Panama Canal Zone, Australia, Mediterranean Sea, and the English Channel. |
| pby black cats weapons: The Offensive Mine Laying Campaign Against Japan United States Strategic Bombing Survey, 1946 |
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| pby black cats weapons: Into the Shadows Furious Brian Altobello, 2000 Altobello (history teacher and army veteran) recounts the United States Army's 43d Division's campaign to capture the island of New Georgia and neutralize the Japanese airbase at Munda. He details the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, their strategies and counter- strategies, and their mistakes. He also traces the progress of the conflict as it unfolded, and outlines its significance to the war effort as a whole. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR |
| pby black cats weapons: Enlisted Naval Aviation Pilots , 2002 The early 1890s through the late 1920s saw an explosion in serious long fiction by women in the United States. Considering a wide range of authors--African American, Asian American, white American, and Native American--this book looks at the work of seventeen writers from that period: FrancesEllen Harper, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Sarah Orne Jewett, Alice Dunbar-Nelson, Kate Chopin, Pauline Hopkins, Gertrude Stein, Mary Austin, Sui Sin Far, Willa Cather, Humishuma, Jessie Fauset, Edith Wharton, Ellen Glasgow, Anzia Yezierska, Edith Summers Kelley, and Nella Larsen. The discussionfocuses on the differences in their work and the similarities that unite them, particularly their determination to experiment with narrative form as they explored and voiced issues of power for women. Analyzing the historical context that both enabled and limited American women writers at the turnof the century, Ammons provides detailed readings of many texts and offers extensive commentary on the interaction between race and gender. This book joins the deepening discussion of modern women writers' creation of themselves as artists and raises fundamental questions about the shape of Americanliterary history as it has been constructed in the academy. |
| pby black cats weapons: Dictionary of Weapons and Military Terms John Quick, 1973 |
| pby black cats weapons: Aircraft of World War II in Combat , 2008 A comprehensive history of the use of air power during World War II, From Blitzkrieg Dive-Bombing Attacks To Parachute Landings And Aerial Reconnaissance. |
| pby black cats weapons: Victory Stephen Coonts, 2003-05-13 A collection of original World War II stories includes contributions by such authors as Ralph Peters, David Hagberg, and Harold Robbins. |
| pby black cats weapons: United States Navy Film Catalog United States. Bureau of Naval Weapons, 1966 |
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| pby black cats weapons: Wings of Gold Gerald Astor, 2007-12-18 From critically acclaimed military historian Gerald Astor comes Wings of Gold, the first account of how the airplane transformed the U.S. Navy and paved the way to victory in the Pacific in World War II. Astor tracks that fateful journey from its humble beginnings in 1910 when Eugene Ely flew the very first plane off the deck of a U.S. Navy ship to the unprecedented air combat missions that helped defeat the Japanese. Few naval aviators in World War II realized that when they earned their wings of gold they were about to become test pilots for a whole new kind of combat. In their own words, these courageous fliers describe the life-and-death air battles that defined the revolution in naval strategy that rose from the ashes of Pearl Harbor, when fighter pilots watched in horror as Japanese carrier-launched aircraft bombed their planes and airfields into smoking rubble. While following the pilots’ firsthand reports of air strikes and blazing dogfights across the islands and atolls of the Pacific, Astor explores the ways the U.S. Navy began its momentous transformation before the war. Later, the critical role of aircraft carriers in the stunning U.S. victory at Midway sounded the death knell for conventional naval warfare, yet the public, the press, the Army, and even the president’s advisors refused to recognize the new reality. In fact, only a few in the Navy understood that a new era had begun that would change the face of war forever. The young Americans who fought the deadly duels against Imperial Japanese forces high over the Pacific gave everything they had to the war effort, and many made the supreme sacrifice. Wings of Gold pays tribute to their courage, daring, and selfless dedication. Vividly told, thoroughly researched, and filled with stirring accounts of the Pacific War’s greatest air battles, Wings of Gold is an important addition to the annals of World War II aerial combat. |
| pby black cats weapons: Grave Misfortune: The USS Indianapolis Tragedy Richard A. Hulver, 2019-06-03 Dedicated to the Sailors and Marines who lost their lives on the final voyage of USS Indianapolis and to those who survived the torment at sea following its sinking. plus the crews that risked their lives in rescue ships. The USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was a decorated World War II warship that is primarily remembered for her worst 15 minutes. . This ship earned ten (10) battle stars for her service in World War II and was credited for shooting down nine (9) enemy planes. However, this fame was overshadowed by the first 15 minutes July 30, 1945, when she was struck by two (2) torpedoes from Japanese submarine I-58 and sent to the bottom of the Philippine Sea. The sinking of Indianapolis and the loss of 880 crew out of 1,196 --most deaths occurring in the 4-5 day wait for a rescue delayed --is a tragedy in U.S. naval history. This historical reference showcases primary source documents to tell the story of Indianapolis, the history of this tragedy from the U.S. Navy perspective. It recounts the sinking, rescue efforts, follow-up investigations, aftermath and continuing communications efforts. Included are deck logs to better understand the ship location when she sunk and testimony of survivors and participants. For additional historical publications produced by the U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command, please check out these resources here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/agency/naval-history-heritage-command Year 2016 marked the 71st anniversary of the sinking and another spike in public attention on the loss -- including a big screen adaptation of the story, talk of future films, documentaries, and planned expeditions to locate the wreckage of the warship. |
| pby black cats weapons: United States Naval Aviation, 1910-1995 Roy A. Grossnick, 1997 This book was donated as a part of the David H. Hugel Collection, a collection of the Special Collections & Archives, University of Baltimore. |
| pby black cats weapons: U. S. Navy Dive and Torpedo Bombers of World War II Barrett Tillman Robert L. Lawson, With their stout airframes, innovative airbrakes and near-vertical dive capabilities, U.S. Navy torpedo and dive bombers rendered Japanese deck gunners nearly defenseless and played a crucial role in Allied victory. Remarkable period color photography and quotes and anecdotes from pilots and crewmembers relate the stories behind Navy dive bombers. Included in the collection are the legendary SBD (Slow But Deadly) Dauntless, SBC Helldiver, TBD Devastator and TBF and TBM Avengers. In addition to depicting the aircraft, photos show American airmen testing and training, while first-person accounts tell of missions against Japanese vessels. |
| pby black cats weapons: Victory: On the Attack Ralph Peters, 2004-06-14 Short novels of courage, skill, daring, and sacrifice make up this third New York Times bestselling volume that pays tribute to America's Greatest Generation. Includes works by Ralph Peters, Jim DeFelice, James Cobb, and Dean Ing. |
| pby black cats weapons: Jet Age Airlanes , 1945 |
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| pby black cats weapons: Indiana Alumni Magazine , 1945 |
| pby black cats weapons: World War II Norman Polmar, Thomas B. Allen, 1996 More than 2,400 entries covering the people, places, politics, battles, weapons, and events -- on the battlefront and on the homefront -- that shaped the course of the War. |
| pby black cats weapons: The Smell of Kerosene National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Donald L. Mallick, Peter W. Merlin, 2022-11-13 The Smell of Kerosene is a riveting anthology that encapsulates the spirit of aerospace exploration through a compelling amalgamation of personal narratives and historical insights. This collection embarks on a journey through the airspace chronicles, shedding light on the evolution of flight, the indomitable human spirit behind it, and the technology that propels it. The works within this volume seamlessly blend technical expositions with eloquent reflections, capturing a rich tapestry of themes such as innovation, risk, and the discovery inherent in manned flight. These stories offer an unvarnished look at the aviation world, presenting poignant moments in aerospace history as recalled by those who lived them. The contributing authors bring an authentic voice to the anthology, drawing on their extensive experience and intimate knowledge of aeronautics and space exploration. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, along with seasoned voices like Donald L. Mallick and Peter W. Merlin, provide a pathway to understanding the challenges and triumphs of flight. Their inclusion in this anthology aligns the collection with movements in aerospace research and historical documentation, enriching the reader's understanding of not only the scientific and technological advancements but also the human stories that are woven into the flight tapestry. Exploring The Smell of Kerosene is tantamount to embarking on a historical pilgrimage into the heart of aviation and space exploration. This collection offers readers an unprecedented opportunity to engage with diverse perspectives and narratives that span decades of aerospace progress. Not just a documentation of history, it invites readers to witness firsthand the evolution of human flight. Educational yet deeply personal, this volume is a treasure trove of insights, sparking dialogue among readers on the transformative power of aviation technology and its far-reaching impact. It is an indispensable resource for aviation enthusiasts, historians, and anyone intrigued by the boundless skies. |
Consolidated PBY Catalina - Wikipedia
The Consolidated Model 28, more commonly known as the PBY Catalina (U.S. Navy designation), is a flying boat and amphibious aircraft designed by …
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina - Military Aviation Museum
Sometimes affectionately referred to as the “Pig Boat” by her crews, the PBY was defined by its outstanding range and endurance – but she was also …
PBY Catalina History - The Catalina Preservation Society
To meet the demand for the pby-5 and pby-5A, Boeing Aircraft of Canada, with a plant near Vancouver, and Canadian Vickers at St. Hubert, later Cartierville …
The Consolidated PBY Catalina - MilitaryHistoryNow.com
Oct 25, 2020 · The PBY’s Greatest Hits. The PBY was an essential component of some of the most dramatic moments of the Second World War. This brief …
Why the PBY Catalina Was WWII’s Most Underrated Allie…
Nov 22, 2024 · The PBY Catalina may not be as well-known as other aircraft from World War II, but its contributions were invaluable across multiple theaters …
Consolidated PBY Catalina - Wikipedia
The Consolidated Model 28, more commonly known as the PBY Catalina (U.S. Navy designation), is a flying boat and amphibious aircraft designed by Consolidated Aircraft in the 1930s and …
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina - Military Aviation Museum
Sometimes affectionately referred to as the “Pig Boat” by her crews, the PBY was defined by its outstanding range and endurance – but she was also incredibly slow, with a cruise speed of …
PBY Catalina History - The Catalina Preservation Society
To meet the demand for the pby-5 and pby-5A, Boeing Aircraft of Canada, with a plant near Vancouver, and Canadian Vickers at St. Hubert, later Cartierville Airport near Montreal, were …
The Consolidated PBY Catalina - MilitaryHistoryNow.com
Oct 25, 2020 · The PBY’s Greatest Hits. The PBY was an essential component of some of the most dramatic moments of the Second World War. This brief collection of wartime narratives …
Why the PBY Catalina Was WWII’s Most Underrated Allied Aircraft
Nov 22, 2024 · The PBY Catalina may not be as well-known as other aircraft from World War II, but its contributions were invaluable across multiple theaters of war. Known for its long-range …
The PBY Catalina in World War II - The National WWII Museum
Whether it played the role of the “Black Cat,” “Mad Cat,” or “Dumbo,” the PBY Catalina proved itself as one of the most instrumental amphibious planes as it struck fear in the Axis and …
Consolidated (Model 28) PBY Catalina - Aviation History
The Consolidated (Model 28) PBY Catalina was one of the most widely used seaplanes used in the USA and air forces from around the world. It had an extremely long range and was used …
PBY-5A Catalina - NHHC
One of the most recognized aircraft in the world, the Consolidated PBY Catalina not only served in the U.S. Navy, but also with the air arms of Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the...
Our PBY Aircraft - Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum
PBY stands for Patrol Bomber, the “Y” simply denotes the manufacturer which was Consolidated Aircraft Co. The PBY was an incredibly versatile airplane that could land on both water and …
PBY/PBV-1A Catalina - National Museum of World War II Aviation
The PBY was the first production airplane with fuel storage in the wings. The PBY Catalina was originally a water-only flying boat, but later models became amphibious when hydraulic gear …
