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Flying Boat Collection

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: Sgt. Daniel Hochstatter is rescued by a British Air / Sea rescue launch after his PBY

Sgt. Daniel Hochstatter is rescued by a British Air / Sea rescue launch after his PBY
Sgt. Daniel Hochstatter is rescued by a British Air/Sea rescue launch after his PBY Catalina was shot down. April 1945

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: Survivors of a downed Wellington pictured just before their rescue in the Bay of Biscay

Survivors of a downed Wellington pictured just before their rescue in the Bay of Biscay. They are rescued by a Sunderland of RAF Coastal Command. 27th August 1944

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: 'Z for zebra', a Sunderland V flying boat, makes RAF Coastal Command

"Z for zebra", a Sunderland V flying boat, makes RAF Coastal Command
" Z for zebra", a Sunderland V flying boat, makes RAF Coastal Commands last convoy escort for the Royal Navy. At one minute past midnight on 4th June 1945

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: A Short Sunderland of No. 10 Squadron takes off from the water after alighting to rescue

A Short Sunderland of No. 10 Squadron takes off from the water after alighting to rescue 3 survivors from a Vickers Wellington of No

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: A gunner checks the Coventry Ordnance Works C. O. W 37 mm autocannon in the bow gunners

A gunner checks the Coventry Ordnance Works C. O. W 37 mm autocannon in the bow gunners
A gunner checks the Coventry Ordnance Works C.O.W 37 mm autocannon in the bow gunners position of a Blackburn Perth aircraft of 209 Squadron being prepared for a test flight at the Blackburn works at

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: Consolidated PBY Catalina Flying Boat

Consolidated PBY Catalina Flying Boat

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: Shorts S30 Empire Flying Boat G-AFCZ named Clare owned and operated by BOAC

Shorts S30 Empire Flying Boat G-AFCZ named Clare owned and operated by BOAC. Seen here at Poole in Dorset following its trans-atlantic flight. 10th August 1940

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: A Short Sunderland of No. 10 Squadronon the water after alighting to rescue 3 survivors

A Short Sunderland of No. 10 Squadronon the water after alighting to rescue 3 survivors from a Vickers Wellington of No. 172 Squadron RAF

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: A US Catalina flying boat rescues members of a Flying Fortress crew who had been forced

A US Catalina flying boat rescues members of a Flying Fortress crew who had been forced down in the Mediterranean. Picture taken 6th September 1943

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: British Trans Atlantic Flying Boat Service. Picture shows the midships cabin

British Trans Atlantic Flying Boat Service. Picture shows the midships cabin of the Boeing Flying Boat " Berwick". Picture taken 30th October 1944

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: A Iris III flying boat seen here under construction at the Blackburn factory

A Iris III flying boat seen here under construction at the Blackburn factory, Brough before being handed over to 209 Squadron. Circa 1930

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: A Iris III flying boat seen here being handed over to 209 Squadron at the Blackburn

A Iris III flying boat seen here being handed over to 209 Squadron at the Blackburn factory, Brough. Circa 1930

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: The first Blackburn Perth flying boat seen here on the slipway at the Blackburn works at

The first Blackburn Perth flying boat seen here on the slipway at the Blackburn works at Brough after being christen by Lady Atkins. 9th October 1933

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: Prototype Blackburn RB. 2 Sydney seen here moored close to the Blackburn works at Brough

Prototype Blackburn RB. 2 Sydney seen here moored close to the Blackburn works at Brough
Prototype Blackburn RB.2 Sydney seen here moored close to the Blackburn works at Brough. Circa 1930

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: RAF Short S. 8 / 8 Rangoon seaplanes of 203 Squadron believed to be at RAF Felixstowe before

RAF Short S. 8 / 8 Rangoon seaplanes of 203 Squadron believed to be at RAF Felixstowe before
RAF Short S.8/8 Rangoon seaplanes of 203 Squadron believed to be at RAF Felixstowe before their journey to Basra, Iraq. 7th February 1931

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: A Blackburn Perth aircraft of 209 Squadron seen here being prepared for a test flight

A Blackburn Perth aircraft of 209 Squadron seen here being prepared for a test flight from the sea near the Blackburn works at Brough. Circa January 1934

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: A Blackburn Perth aircraft of 204 Squadron seen here being launched from the slipway of

A Blackburn Perth aircraft of 204 Squadron seen here being launched from the slipway of the Blackburn works at Brough. Circa 16th April 1934

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: A Blackburn Perth aircraft of 204 Squadron seen here taking off from the sea near

A Blackburn Perth aircraft of 204 Squadron seen here taking off from the sea near the Blackburn works at Brough. Circa 16th April 1934

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: Workers at Brough watch a Blackburn Perth aircraft of 209 Squadron seen here during a

Workers at Brough watch a Blackburn Perth aircraft of 209 Squadron seen here during a test flight. Circa January 1934

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: A Blackburn Perth aircraft of 209 Squadron seen here taking off from the sea near

A Blackburn Perth aircraft of 209 Squadron seen here taking off from the sea near the Blackburn works at Brough. Circa January 1934

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: The Mayo composite aircraft seen here during taxi-ing trials along the River Medway 19th

The Mayo composite aircraft seen here during taxi-ing trials along the River Medway 19th January 1938

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: Picture shows the first flying boat on the Thames for 21 years-passing under Tower Bridge

Picture shows the first flying boat on the Thames for 21 years-passing under Tower Bridge. The visit of the BOAC short solent flying-boat to London is part of the commemoration this year of the 30th

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: A Consolidated PBY Catalina American flying boat at the Sunderland International Airshow

A Consolidated PBY Catalina American flying boat at the Sunderland International Airshow. 15/08/1993

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: Berlin Air Lift. Berlin food crisis. Sunderlands of the RAF land on the Havel River in

Berlin Air Lift. Berlin food crisis. Sunderlands of the RAF land on the Havel River in Berlin, where when everything is normal the waters of the river are alive with yachts. July 1948

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: Saunders Roe Princess Flying Boat being towed at Calshot Isle of Wight to the breakers

Saunders Roe Princess Flying Boat being towed at Calshot Isle of Wight to the breakers yard. April 1967 P001040

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: Pilot Greig coming out of the plane after his trial in the Scheider Trophy race

Pilot Greig coming out of the plane after his trial in the Scheider Trophy race. November 1928 P004699

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: Britain Keeps the Schneider Trophy: One of the scoring boards which kept the spectators

Britain Keeps the Schneider Trophy: One of the scoring boards which kept the spectators in touch with the race. P004314

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: Supermarine Napier & Gloria Naries IV during the Schneider trophy race

Supermarine Napier & Gloria Naries IV during the Schneider trophy race. Septemebr 1927 P004727

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: Eight RAF officers set out from Cattewater, Plymouth in four all metal flying boats on a

Eight RAF officers set out from Cattewater, Plymouth in four all metal flying boats on a 25, 00 mile trip to the far East. The flight is expected to occupy twelve months

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: Special pictures taken at Venice during flights in which Squadron leader L. H

Special pictures taken at Venice during flights in which Squadron leader L. H. Slatter, piloting a Supermarine Napier machine, attained the amazing speed of over 300 miles an hour

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: The Gloster Napier VI 'Golden Arrow'. The last of the Gloster Schneider Trophy

The Gloster Napier VI "Golden Arrow". The last of the Gloster Schneider Trophy
The Gloster Napier VI " Golden Arrow". The last of the Gloster Schneider Trophy series and the first Gloster monoplane

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: Sir Alan Cobhams Short S. 5 Singapore 1 flying boat left the River Hamble near

Sir Alan Cobhams Short S. 5 Singapore 1 flying boat left the River Hamble near
Sir Alan Cobhams Short S.5 Singapore 1 flying boat left the River Hamble near Southampton on 20 November 1927 for an African Survey Flight in which he routed via Bordeaux

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: A giant Dormier Do-X seaplane being towed into position before starting on its

A giant Dormier Do-X seaplane being towed into position before starting on its transatlantic test flight November 1930 P004636

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: The Dornier Do X, the largest, heaviest and most powerful flying boat in the world when

The Dornier Do X, the largest, heaviest and most powerful flying boat in the world when it was produced by the Dornier company of Germany in 1929. The aircraft was conceived by Dr

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: The Dornier Do-X flying boat, November 1930, was built at Altenrhein

The Dornier Do-X flying boat, November 1930, was built at Altenrhein, Switzerland by Aktiengesellschaft fur Dornier-Flugzeuge

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: The Dornier Do X, the largest, heaviest and most powerful flying boat in the world when

The Dornier Do X, the largest, heaviest and most powerful flying boat in the world when it was produced by the Dornier company of Germany in 1929. The aircraft was conceived by Dr

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: Princess 'Flying-Boat on the slipway of Saunders Roe, Cowes, Isle of Wight

Princess "Flying-Boat on the slipway of Saunders Roe, Cowes, Isle of Wight
Princess " Flying-Boat on the slipway of Saunders Roe, Cowes, Isle of Wight. Also on the slipway is Britains only jet powered seaplane fighter, The Saunders Roe SR A1 Squirt

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: Princess 'Flying-Boat on the slipway of Saunders Roe, Cowes

Princess "Flying-Boat on the slipway of Saunders Roe, Cowes
Princess " Flying-Boat on the slipway of Saunders Roe, Cowes, Isle of Wight August 1952 C3937 vfr1

Background imageFlying Boat Collection: A twin engined RAF Supermarine Stranraer (K3973) flying boat lying in the River Wear

A twin engined RAF Supermarine Stranraer (K3973) flying boat lying in the River Wear, after making a forced landing owing to bad visibility. 16/09/1936



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