Seaplane Collection (page 5)

Sopwith seaplane early 1900s

Sopwith seaplane

Early seaplane

Hydroplane during WW1

Hydroplane early 1900s

Sopwith 860 Biplane early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Sir Alan Cobham's De Havilland Type 50 J Seaplane

Felixstowe Navy Seaplane early 1900s

Supermarine Stranraer Flying Boat probably 1930s

WW2 - Supermarine Seaplane
An illustration of a BritishVickers Supermarine Seaplane which won the Schneider trophy for Great Britain in 1931, setting the world's speed record at 407 mph

WW2 - Seaplane Catapulting From HMS Sussex
A photograph of a British WW2 seaplane leaving the catapult of HMS Sussex, a County class heavy cruiser of the Royal Navy. Date: circa 1940s

G-ADHJ - Mercury - Transatlantic Float Seaplane - the upper component of the Short Bros. Mayo Composite Aircraft - launched in mid-air from a Flying Boat (see 13816872). Only one ever built

HMS Pegasus (ex HMS Ark Royal)
Royal Navy - HMS Pegasus (ex HMS Ark Royal) at A Spithead re in 1938. HMS Pegasus was re-named from the 1914 HMS Ark Royal seaplane carrier

Short Brothers Empire flying boat Canopus
Imperial Airways Aircraft, Short Brothers Empire flying boat Canopus Date: 1941

RAF sea plane, WW2
RAF sea plane Date: circa 1941

Fleet Air Arm instructional seaplane, WW2
A Fleet Air Arm instructional seaplane coming ashore after a practice flight Date: circa 1941

Schneider Trophy Preparations
British seaplanes being prepared for the Schneider Trophy competition. This race was held twelve times between 1913 and 1931. Date: 1931

Short Mayo Composite S20 Mercury long-range seaplane, test flight, Rochester, Kent Date: 1938

Blackburn Shark bomber and reconnaissance seaplane Date: 1938

Harry Hawker (1889 - 1921), the pilot and passenger attempt to win the Daily Mail £5000 prize, round Britain. Unfortunately on 27th August the machine fell into to the sea of a height of about

Seaplane about to rise from the water Curtiss JN4 by Charles Howard

"Amerissage d'un hydravion a Oulianovsk en 1927"Peinture de Ivan Gouriev (1875-1943)
FIA5365878 " Amerissage d un hydravion a Oulianovsk en 1927" Peinture de Ivan Gouriev (1875-1943) 1927 Regional Art Museum, Simbirsk by Gouriev, Ivan (1875-1943); Regional Art Museum

Working with a sea-plane at the Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1942. Creator: Howard Hollem
Working with a sea-plane at the Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas

A sailor mechanic refueling a plane at the Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1942. Creator: Howard Hollem
A sailor mechanic refueling a plane at the Naval Air Base, Corpus Christi, Texas

DDE-90027877
Vancouver Island, Tofino. Meares Island with seaplane in foreground. Date: 28/01/2009

Vintage art deco style air travel poster for Air Unions services to the Orient, 1930s (poster)
2901276 Vintage art deco style air travel poster for Air Unions services to the Orient, 1930s (poster) by Olivier, Jean (fl.1930s); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

British Naval Seaplane - Chanakkale, Dardanelles Peninsula, Turkey. Date: 1923

Submarines and seaplanes (chromolitho)
7185910 Submarines and seaplanes (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Submarines and seaplanes)

Papuans investigating a seaplane (b / w photo)
7202064 Papuans investigating a seaplane (b/w photo) by Australian Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hydravions (Seaplanes) - Peinture de Boris Ivanovich Tsvetkov (1895- vers 1940), huile sur toile, 1933, art russe
FIA5359706 Hydravions (Seaplanes) - Peinture de Boris Ivanovich Tsvetkov (1895- vers 1940), huile sur toile, 1933, art russe, 20e siecle, social realisme - State Museum and Exhibition Centre Rosizo

Seaplane Launch
August 1929: Launching a Vickers Supermarine Rolls Royce S6 at Calshot, Southampton, a competitor in the Schneider Trophy Cup. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

Jimmy Doolittle with Curtiss R3C racer, c1925. Creator: Unknown
Jimmy Doolittle with Curtiss R3C racer, c1925. The R3C was an American racing aircraft, made in landplane and floatplane form

Packard 2A-1500, Inverted V-12 Engine, Circa 1925. Creator: Packard Motor Car Company
In 1923, the Packard Motor Car Company began development of a new series of 12-cylinder aircraft engines that would more fully meet the requirements of the Army and Navy

Model, Static, Curtiss Hydroaeroplane, 1938. Creators: Paul R
Model, Static, Curtiss Hydroaeroplane, 1938. Wood display model of the Curtiss Hydroaeroplane, in natural finish with gray floats. With pilot figure. 1/16 scale

Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3, 1941. Creator: Naval Aircraft Factory
Bright yellow bi-plane, hand crank start. Cockpit instrumentation consists of an altimeter, tachometer, airspeed indicator, compass, turn and bank indicator

The sinking of the cruise ship Saint Philibert (Saint-Philibert) on 14 / 06 / 1931
XEE4187803 The sinking of the cruise ship Saint Philibert (Saint-Philibert) on 14/06/1931: seaplanes and rescuers try to spot the wreck

The Invincible Armada Naval battle that saw the defeat of the Spanish Armada against
JLJ4585047 The Invincible Armada Naval battle that saw the defeat of the Spanish Armada against the English fleet in August 1588, Flemish school, 16th century (oil on canvas) by Flemish School

J E B Seely, British Under-Secretary of State for Air, making a seaplane flight from Short Brothers works at Rochester
6015406 J E B Seely, British Under-Secretary of State for Air, making a seaplane flight from Short Brothers works at Rochester, Kent, to the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London

The destruction of a German seaplane by Flight-Sub-Lieutenant Ince off the Belgian Coast
STC413316 The destruction of a German seaplane by Flight-Sub-Lieutenant Ince off the Belgian Coast (litho) by Avis, W. (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

How did the flight of the twelve seaplanes to Brazil begin in Orbetello (colour litho)
2778011 How did the flight of the twelve seaplanes to Brazil begin in Orbetello (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Left alone at sea, off the American coast, after the wreck of a ship... (colour litho)
2783751 Left alone at sea, off the American coast, after the wreck of a ship... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Left alone at sea)

HMS Hermes, Highflyer-class protected cruiser
Royal Navy - HMS Hermes, a Highflyer-class protected cruiser, before conversion to an experimental seaplane carrier / tender

Bbiplane, seaplane on floats, Weihaiwei, Weihai, China
Vintage c.1920s photograph: aircraft, biplane, seaplane on floats, Weihaiwei, Weihai, China

Amphibious army exercises in East Anglia, 1941
Amphibious army exercises in East Anglia: troops attacking an enemy seaplane with fast motorboats, 1941. Protecting East Anglian waterways from possible enemy landings

Austro-Hungarian seaplane passing a battleship, World War I, 1914-1918 (colour litho)
5231497 Austro-Hungarian seaplane passing a battleship, World War I, 1914-1918 (colour litho) by Kircher, A. (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

Modern life, American policeman who chases a thief in the sea with a hydroplane... (colour litho)
2815636 Modern life, American policeman who chases a thief in the sea with a hydroplane... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A very modern life)

The launch of a cruiser (colour litho)
2778252 The launch of a cruiser (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The launch of a cruiser)

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"From Supermarine to Short: A Journey through Seaplanes in History" Take flight with the iconic seaplane, a marvel of engineering that has captivated aviation enthusiasts for decades. Starting with the Supermarine aeroplane and its groundbreaking Rolls-Royce S. 6 engine, we delve into the rich history of these magnificent flying machines. During World War II, the British RAF Flying Boat Sunderland played a vital role in maritime operations. The sight of a majestic Short Sunderland flying boat soaring through the skies was awe-inspiring, as it spread its wings over the picturesque Pembrokeshire village of Neyland. Not limited to combat missions alone, seaplanes also showcased their versatility. Picture an aeroplane equipped with kayaks - an ingenious adaptation that allowed pilots to navigate even the most treacherous waters. The Moth aeroplane took on daring adventures in Angmagssalik, showcasing its agility and resilience amidst challenging terrains. Meanwhile, cutaway views of Pan-American Clipper Boeing 314 transport us back to c1940 when long-distance air travel became a reality. Seaplanes were not confined to traditional runways; they embraced unconventional landing surfaces too. Witness an aeroplane fitted with skis gracefully gliding across icy landscapes at Base - truly defying gravity and pushing boundaries. One cannot forget the legendary PBY Catalina vintage flying boat that patrolled tirelessly over vast stretches of ocean during World War II. Its striking image taking off on a 24-hour patrol over the Atlantic serves as a reminder of bravery and dedication. Intriguingly versatile and undeniably captivating, seaplanes have left an indelible mark on aviation history. From wartime heroes like HMS Achilles to breathtaking aerial displays above serene coastal villages – these remarkable aircraft continue to inspire awe wherever they take flight.