Museums · West Midlands
Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina
In or near Donington.
Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Cosford · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The RAF Museum Midlands offers visitors a chance to explore the history of the Royal Air Force through various exhibitions and displays. Highlights include iconic aircraft, interactive experiences, and educational activities suitable for families.
Place summary
The Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina is a historic aircraft on display at a museum in the West Midlands. This amphibious flying boat is notable for its role in military operations during World War II. The Catalina is an example of innovative aircraft design from the era, showcasing the engineering advancements of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6453, -2.3172
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Albrighton and Donington
- Postcode
- TF11 8UR
- Parliamentary constituency
- The Wrekin
- Nearest railway station
- Cosford — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.rafmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12670545579 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina?
- Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF11 8UR), in the parish of Albrighton and Donington.
- What is Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina?
- Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina?
- The nearest railway station is Cosford, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TF11 8UR.
- How do I get to Consolidated PBY-6A Catalina?
- The nearest railway station is Cosford, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TF11 8UR.