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In this classic black-and-white photograph, we see a majestic open sea reconnaissance flying boat equipped with six Rolls-Royce Buzzard engines lined up on what appears to be an airstrip or hangar floor—indicative of its readiness for deployment by the Royal Air Force (RAF). Designed and constructed by Short Brothers, such large multi-engine seaplanes were critical assets for maritime surveillance operations conducted by nations like Britain which had vast colonial territories to monitor at that time. This image serves as a testament to both military engineering excellence and strategic aerial capabilities developed prior to World War II.
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