The Catalina was brought into service with Cathay Pacific in late 1946. Largely enable the airline to service the lucrative "Gold Run" between Hong Kong and Macau. Because of the danger of robbery at that time, shipping goods by surface was discouraged. Catalinas were used as the safest means of transporting gold. around 4.8 x 7.5 x 1.5 cm (L x W x H)