Warbirds

Catalina Ferry Flight Delayed

the Ferry Flight of the Catalina Flying Memorial’s (Cfm) Pby-6a Catalina, Vh‑cat, Previously Vh‑dul, Has Been Delayed Due to an Engine Problem.

The Cat Was in the Final Stages of Preparation for Its Ferry Flight With Test Flights and Pilot Endorsements Carried Out. It Was Due to Depart Seia, Portugal, on November 18, but the Day Before the Right Engine Started to Pump Out Lots of Blue Smoke on a Takeoff Roll.