Floatplane Collection (page 2)

The British Sopwith patrol seaplane with the 225 hp Sunbeam engine. 1914

Sopwith folding - wing, two - seater seaplane with a 100 hp Gnome Monosoupape engine. 1914

Alan Cobham coming in to land on the River Thames, London in his de Havilland DH.50J floatplane after flying to Australia and back in 1926. From These Tremendous Years, published 1938

Float Plane at Lake Hood, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Sunset behind a float plane at Lake Hood Seaplane Base, South-central Alaska in summertime; Anchorage, Alaska, United States of America

Floatplane Takes Off From Juneau As The Fog Begins To Clear At Sunrise, Southeast Alaska

Silhouette Of A Floatplane In Flight Over The Chilkat Mountains At Sunset, Tongass National Forest, Alaska

Cessna Caravan Amphibian Seaplane Flying Through The Coast Mountains; British Columbia Canada

Floatplane Sitting On Beluga Lake, Homer, Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, Hdr Image

Albatros W 4 German single-seat floatplane fighter used by the German Navy to defend its shore bases. It entered service in late 1916. Seen here is serial no

De Havilland Canada Beaver floatplane CF-ODA OPAS Toronto
De Havilland Canada Beaver floatplane CF-ODA of Ontario Provincial Air Service at Toronto Island on 26 May1960 Date: 1960

Seaplane landing at sunset, silhouette, 3D graphics

World War One - Aviation A Short Type 827 British two-seat reconnaissance seaplane built for the Admiralty by Short Brothers. It was also known as the Short Admiralty Type 827

Blackburn Iris Mk III S1263 was a five-seat long-range maritime reconnaissance flying boat built for the Royal Air Force in flight with coastline behind 1929

Dornier RsIII 4 x 260 hp Maybach engines. Flying boat. 1916

RAF Seafox Seaplane
The Fairey Seafox - a 1930s British reconnaissance floatplane designed and built by Fairey for the Fleet Air Arm. It was designed to be catapulted from the deck of a light cruiser

Heinkel HE8 reconnaissance floatplanes, Danish Navy
Three Heinkel HE8 reconnaissance floatplanes, belonging to the Danish Navy. Date: 1930s

WW1 - Aviation in the Navy - Churchill checks on air power
WW1 - Winston Churchill and the navy checking on the air power of a monster seaplane on a seashore. Date: 1915

Westland N1B single-seat floatplane fighter, one of two which were built for shipboard use in 1916. They were first flown in August 1917. Date: circa 1916-1917

Sopwith Baby single seat floatplane on water

Friedrichshafen FF 33H German plane, whose crew are apparently rescuing the crew of a downed enemy floatplane -- possibly staged for propaganda purposes

Fairey Hamble Baby single-seat floatplane, a development on the Sopwith Baby formula via the addition of wing edge flaps. They were used as anti-submarine patrollers from the summer of 1917

Avro 503 or Type H sold to German Navy
Avro 503 or Type H, a two-seater floatplane which made its first flight on 28 May 1913. Ironically it was sold to the German Navy, and is seen here undergoing their acceptance trials at Worthing

Seaplanes of 1918
Latest Navy aircrafts. Seaplanes in there present stage of development of 1918 for World War One purposes may be roughly divided into three classes

A fisherman casts for lake trout from a floatplane in scenic Takahula Lake located along the National Wild and Scenic River valley of the Alatna River

Seaplane landing, silhouette, 3D graphics

World War One - Aviation The German Dornier Rs.I, a large all metal three-engined biplane flying boat, designed by Claudius Dornier and built during 1914 on the German side of Lake Constance

North America, United States, US, Northwest, Pacific Northwest, West, Alaska, Katmai
USA, Pacific Northwest, Alaska. Floatplane at the shore of Nalnek Lake, Katmai National park

Along the Watefront, Tofino, British Columbia, Canada, September 2006

Float Plane Flying, Tofino, British Columbia, Canada, September 2006
Float Plane Flying, Tofino, British Columbia, Canada

Seaplane flying at Port Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada

Nursemaids in Rochester, Kent, have a good view of the flying boat tests on the River Medway where the Mayo flying boats are being constructed

An Aviation Machinists Mate of the U. S. Navy works on the powerhouse of a Curtiss SO3C Seamew floatplane scout
CURTISS SO3C SEAMEW. An Aviation Machinists Mate of the U.S. Navy works on the powerhouse of a Curtiss SO3C Seamew floatplane scout, mid-20th century

Supermarine Spitfire floatplane

Sopwith Anzani Tractor Seaplane of 1913 was a floatplane version of the three-seat Tractor biplane built to Admiralty orders. Date: 1913

Heinkel He115 twin-engined floatplane

Former Lufthansa Junkers Ju52 / 3mg2e floatplane
Former Lufthansa Junkers Ju52/3mg2e floatplane operated by the Norwegian airline DNL. It was taken over by the Luftwaffe in April 1940 and then returned to Lufthansa as D-AKIY

Loening amphibian biplane, 1920s
Loening amphibian biplane. This is a US Navy Loening OL-1A model of. The Loening OL series of amphibian biplanes started in 1923

Float Planes operating in southeast Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean. The float plane is one of the most common ways to
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"Exploring the Skies and Seas: A Journey with Floatplanes" Embark on a thrilling adventure as we delve into the fascinating world of floatplanes. From the iconic de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver floatplane CF-ODA to the historic Curtiss CR-3, these magnificent flying machines have left an indelible mark in aviation history. During World War II, the Surcouf Submarine of the Free French Navy relied on floatplanes like never before. These versatile aircraft played a crucial role in reconnaissance missions and provided invaluable support to naval operations. Travel back in time to witness pioneering moments such as the Bleriot III 1906 floatplane soaring gracefully above Lac d'Enghien. This remarkable achievement paved the way for future aviators, commemorated during 100 years of RAF celebrations. Intriguing tales unfold as we remember Harry Hawker, who courageously attempted to win the prestigious Daily Mail £5000 prize by circumnavigating Britain. Unfortunately, fate had other plans when his machine tragically plummeted into Dublin's sea from a height of about 100 feet. Discover lesser-known gems like Wight Aircraft No. 2 Navyplane Pusher Seaplane and SPAD Deperdussin Monocoque floatplane that pushed boundaries with their innovative designs and engineering marvels. The Albatros W4 German single-seat floatplane fighter showcases Germany's prowess in aerial combat during turbulent times. Its sleek design and formidable capabilities made it a force to be reckoned with in battle. Floatplanes aren't just limited to historical significance; they also offer breathtaking experiences today. Picture yourself gliding over crystal-clear waters surrounding Kanuhura Island at Lhaviyani Atoll in Maldives aboard Maldivian Airtaxi's Hydroplane – an experience that will leave you awe-inspired by nature's beauty.