The Catalina Seaplane
Code Name: LDC-H-CA
Blueprint Notes
The Catalina is more than a seaplane, it’s a story suspended between air, sea, and time. Known for its long-range capability and ocean landings, it played a vital role in reconnaissance and rescue missions during World War II. This card honours one such story, of a Catalina wreck, resting on the coast of NEOM, Saudi Arabia.
Personal Bond
While working in Saudi Arabia, I discovered a wrecked Catalina on the shores of NEOM. That aircraft wasn’t just metal. It was a living story, waiting to be retold.I created a digital experience in the NEOM tourism app to share its history with visitors. This card is a tactile tribute to this aircraft that still speaks, long after its engines have stopped.
Description
Card Specifications
Each A5 folded card (210mm x 148mm) is printed on Perlino Cotton, a luxuriously textured, off-white paper that balances elegance with sustainability.
Composition: 65% virgin fibres, 20% recycled content, 15% cotton
Certifications: FSC® certified
Weight: 250gsm
Note: As with all recycled content, variations in shade and fleck may occur, adding a unique character to each card.
Each card is accompanied by a C6 kraft paper envelope (114mm x 162mm), made from 100% post-consumer recycled material. Sized perfectly to fit the A5 folded card (which becomes A6 when folded), these envelopes offer a natural, tactile finish that echoes the design of the card
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