The Hall PH flying boat first flew in December 1929. The US Navy ordered nine PH-1s which equipped VP-8 from 1932. The PH-1 was replaced by the Consolidated PBY-1 Catalina in 1937.
In 1936 the US Coast Guard ordered seven PH-2s. In 1939, an additional seven PH-3s were ordered. The Coast Guard continued operating the PH-2 and -3 until 1944. https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/hall-ph-flying-boat/ #aviation #aeroplane #airplane #aircraft #HallPH #Flyingboat #USCoastGuard #USNavy #WW2
In 1936 the US Coast Guard ordered seven PH-2s. In 1939, an additional seven PH-3s were ordered. The Coast Guard continued operating the PH-2 and -3 until 1944. https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/hall-ph-flying-boat/ #aviation #aeroplane #airplane #aircraft #HallPH #Flyingboat #USCoastGuard #USNavy #WW2
