Historic PBY-5A Catalina airlifted to new Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum site

Historic PBY-5A Catalina airlifted to new Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum site

The museum’s PBY-5A Catalina was moved to City Beach on Jan. 16, 2026, in preparation for its airlift. The U.S. Army Chinook helicopter will lift the aircraft to its new home at Ault Field Road on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, with road closures and safety precautions affecting local traffic and residents.