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FSX PBY Canso, David Hornell RCAF. Textures for AlphaSim freeware Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina. On June 24, 1944 while persuing U-1225, David Hornell's Canso was attacked and caught fire. He managed to sink the sub before ditching in the sea near the Faroes. For 21 hours Hornell was instrumental in preserving the lives of the surviving crew members, but died soon after being rescued. He was the RCAF's first Victoria Cross recipient. By Peter Lorimer.