Seaplane Collection (page 9)

Sopwith Folder Seaplane
African Men Towing Royal Flying Corp Sopwith Folder Seaplane with European Men Standing Beside Date: 1916

Avro 539 seaplane
Avro 539 Floatplane Parked in the Sea at Bournemouth in 1919 Schneider Trophy Air Race Date: 1919

Supermarine Sea Lion III / 3
Schneider Trophy Air Race Number 7 Supermarine Sea Lion III / 3 in 1923 Date: 1923

Macchi M-52R
Macchi M.52R Or M.52Bis Race Number 4 Flown by T.Dal Molin Finishing in 2nd Place at the Schneider Trophy Air Race at Calshot, UK in 1929 Date: 1929

Benoist Type XV / 15 Model C Twin-Engined Flying-Boat
Benoist Type Xv / 15 Model C Twin-Engined Six-Seater Flying-Boat Flying over Water in Florida, Usa

Supermarine Sea Lion I / 1
Squadron Cmdr B D Hobbs, Frank F.K. Mcclean (Later Sir Francis) and a Supermarine Sea Lion I / 1 Parked in the Sea at Bournemouth for the Schneider Trophy Air Race Date: 1919

de Havilland DH-60G Gypsy Moth
Francis Chichester Taking-Off from the Sea in His de Havilland Dh-60G Gypsy Moth Floatplane Date: 1920s

Fabre Hydro Floatplane 1910
Fabre Hydro Floatplane of 1910 Unusual Design after the First Successful Take-Off from Water by Henri Fabre Date: 1910

Saunders-Roe A17 Cutty Sark, S1575, was considered by the Seaplane Training Flight and the MAEE for use as a military trainer

Coast Defence: the Raiders Fate, c1918 (1919). Artist: WH Holloway
Coast Defence: the Raiders Fate, c1918 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1919]

The Eyes of the Fleet: A Short Seaplane, c1918 (1919). Artist: Geoffrey Watson
The Eyes of the Fleet: A Short Seaplane, c1918 (1919). From The Wonder Book of Aircraft for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co. Limited, London, Melbourne and Toronto, 1919]

The upper component of the Short-Mayo Composite Aircraft Mercury, c1929 (c1937)
The upper component of the Short-Mayo Composite Aircraft Mercury undergoing flight trials at Rochester, Kent, c1929 (c1937)

Flying boats and floatplanes from aircraft carriers of the Royal Navy, c1936 (c1937)
Flying boats and floatplanes from aircraft carriers of the Royal Navy during exercises in the Mediterranean, c1936 (c1937)

The Short Mayo Composite aircraft, 1938. Churchmans cigarette card, from a series titled Modern Wonders [WA & AC Churchman, Great Britain & Ireland, 1938]

Seaplanes on board a US Navy warship, Navy yard, Balboa, Panama, 1931. Balboa is located at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal

Advert for Pratts Ethyl Petrol, c1928

Short Singapore, c1930s. The Short S19 Singapore, British multi-engined biplane flying boat

Shorts seaplane, Dundee to South Africa, 6 October 1938. World record, 5997.5 miles. Short-Mayo Composite aircraft: the Short S20 aeroplane G-ADHJ Mercury and the Short S21 flying boat Maia

Iliffe Cozens in Moth
Photographer: Lemon, Percy. Expedition: British Arctic Air Route Expedition 1930-31. Leader: Henry George (Gino) Watkins. Date: 1930

Junkers - arrival at Angmagssalik
Photographer: Cozens, Henry Iliffe (1904-1995). Expedition: British Arctic Air Route Expedition 1930-31. Leader: Henry George (Gino) Watkins. Date: 1930

A Seaplane Of The England's Royal Naval Air Service Tracking A German Submarine During The First World War

Savoia-marchetti S. 55A. double-hulled flying boat. transatlantic air cruise. 1931
Savoia-marchetti S.55A. double-hulled flying boat. transatlantic air cruise. 1931

Gotha WD-10 German single-seat naval fighter biplane designed by Oskar Ursinus, seen here with floats retracted, thus improving its aerodynamic effect

Short Sunderland flying boat on a beach. Date: circa 1940s

RAF Short Sunderland flying boat, WW2
RAF Short Sunderland flying boat EJ143/S, in service with 230 Squadron from December 1942 until March 1945, seen here on water. Date: 1940s

Short Sunderland flying boat, RaF, WW2
Short Sunderland flying boat W3986/RBU, in service with RaF (Royal Australian Air Force) 10th Squadron from August 1941 to May 1943, seen here on an airfield. Date: circa 1940s

Retro pin-up girl posing with a World War II era PBY Catalina seaplane

Blazing air mail route across Atlantic Lufthansa Dornier flying boat Zephir resting on the water at Port Washington, New York after completing the first non-stop flight from the Azores

The short Rangoon flying boat used as a training machine by Imperial Airways
The short " Rangoon " flying boat used as a training machine by Imperial Airways pilots taking off in a practise flight at Hamble

The Imperial Airways flying boat Caledonia on the water at Shannon air base about
The Imperial Airways flying boat " Caledonia " on the water at Shannon air base about to take off on an experimental trans Atlantic journey

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

Passengers boarding a flying boat the Bermuda Sky Queen leaving Poole for America on 1 October 1947. eTopFoto

Dornier Do X the largest, heaviest, and most powerful flying boat in the world. 2 November 1929

Macchi-Castoldi MC72 Schneider Trophy racing seaplane

The Dornier Do X, the German flying boat, seen here with her flag at half mast in honour of the Armistice Day, 1930. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

The HMS M2 Royal Navy submarine monitor carrying her Parnall Peto seaplane. Seen here in 1932 shortly before sinking. 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

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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.