The Consolidated PBY Catalina is one of the most iconic and versatile flying boats in aviation history, serving extensively from the 1930s through the post-war era. Developed in the United States in the mid-1930s, the PBY was designed as a long-range patrol bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, capable of operating from both land and water. By the time World War II broke out, the Catalina had become an essential asset to the Allied forces, excelling in anti-submarine warfare, search-and-rescue missions, convoy protection, and long-range reconnaissance over vast oceanic theaters, particularly in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. The aircraft’s high-wing design, twin radial engines, and retractable stabilizing floats made it uniquely suited for amphibious operations, allowing it to land and take off from remote locations. The PBY’s endurance and ruggedness made it one of the longest-serving seaplanes in military history, with various modified civilian and military variants continuing to fly into the late 20th century. Even today, restored Catalinas are still flown by enthusiasts and aviation museums, a testament to their remarkable design, durability, and historical significance in both wartime and peacetime aviation.

This model is somewhat jank, but then flux doesn't really like non-human things anyway - crank the model weight up to 1.5, be specific in the prompt, and prepare for rerolls.

I haven't enabled this on the generator for the above reason, so don't ask.