The EYES of the FLEET: Building the PBY Catalina (Restored & Colorized) This restored and colorized documentary film provides a rare look at the birth of the Consolidated PBY Catalina, one of the most iconic and successful flying boats in aviation history. Go inside the San Diego factory to witness the complete manufacturing process, from raw metal to the first test flights of the "eyes of the fleet." General Information: Consolidated PBY Catalina * Role: Maritime Patrol Flying Boat / Patrol Bom