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Consolidated PB2Y Coronado

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:

Consolidated Aircraft Corporation Periodical Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10176
Abstract

“The Consolidated News” was a newsletter that was published weekly during World War II. The majority of the newsletters in this collection are from the San Diego Division, and most of the newsletters are bound together in four hard cover albums.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1942 - 1945

Consolidator Periodical Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10174
Abstract

The entire collection is Consolidator magazine newsletters. It is organized by date, starting from October 1936 and ending in April 1942.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1936 - 1942

Waldeman P. John Personal Photo Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-20043
Abstract

Waldeman P. Jahn was an aviator in the US Navy.

Dates: 1930 - 1955

VP-13 Patrol Squadron Special Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-10151
Abstract

The VP-13 was a Tactical Training Squadron featuring aircraft such as the Consolidated PB2Y (various models). Of particular importance in this collection is the XPB2Y-1 Coronado known as “Blue Goose.” Originally designed as a patrol bomber, PB2Ys were eventually used as transport and hospital craft due to their large capacity and comparatively spacious fuselage.

Dates: 1937 - 1945

William "Bill" Wheatley Personal Photo Collection

 Collection
Identifier: SDASM-SC-20046
Abstract

William "Bill" Wheatley was a test pilot for Consolidated Aircraft.

Dates: 1920 - 1945