This week in San Diego history: July 6–10, 1939, flying boats, the Navy, and Australian wildlife

Within the span of just a few days, San Diego reflected three different versions of itself as a global, forward-looking city.
TJ3 History Official on MSN

Midway’s hidden catalyst - the PBY Catalina that changed the Pacific War

A single PBY Catalina sighting on June 3, 1942 helped confirm Japan’s target and gave Admiral Nimitz the advantage he needed.
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce

Flying boats make for a rare sight as Washington clears an island of derelict vessels by helicopter

OLYMPIA — As the owner of a marina, Kate Gervais is used to seeing boats in the water. But for the last couple of days, she's been seeing them in the air.