A fast, hard-hitting patrol bomber derived from a civilian airliner. ✈️ Serving with the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Allied forces, the PV-1 Ventura flew anti-submarine patrols, convoy escort, reconnaissance, and bombing missions over the Atlantic and Pacific. Though demanding to fly, its speed and payload made it a valuable step between early patrol aircraft and more specialized maritime bombers. A transitional but important aircraft in Allied naval air power. | WW2 Sky Stories