Diecast of Defense DOD31561 1:144 PBY-5A Catalina US Navy

Diecast of Defense DOD31561 1:144 PBY-5A Catalina US Navy

Model Features diecast and plastic construction. Model includes display stand.

The PBM-3B Mariner was a long-range American maritime patrol bomber developed by the Martin Company during World War II. This twin-engine seaplane was designed for anti-submarine warfare, reconnaissance, and coastal bombing missions. Equipped with a large wingspan and capable of carrying a substantial bomb load, the PBM-3B could also deploy depth charges and torpedoes. Its amphibious design allowed it to land on water for resupply or evacuation, making it highly versatile in the Pacific and Atlantic theaters. The Mariner was instrumental in protecting Allied shipping and hunting enemy submarines, becoming a crucial part of maritime operations during the war.