Seaplane Collection (page 20)

A Blackburn-built Sopwith Baby seaplane N1128
A Blackburn-built Sopwith Baby seaplane, N1128

Sopwith Baby seaplane in flight with two Lewis guns and one 65lb bomb

Sopwith Baby seaplane 8217 1916
Sopwith Baby seaplane, 8217. 1916. Date: 1916

Sopwith Baby seaplane 81151
Sopwith Baby seaplane, 81151, with the experimental installation of a synchronised Lewis gun on the upper starboard longeron. June 1916. Date: 1916

Sopwith Baby seaplane 8118
Sopwith Baby seaplane, 8118

Sopwith Schneider seaplane from Kingsworth. June 1916. Date: 1916

Sopwith Schneider seaplane 1438
Sopwith Schneider seaplane, 1438

Sopwith Schneider seaplane

Victor Mahl in the cockpit of a Sopwith Admiralty Type 860 seaplane

Sopwith Admiralty Type 860 seaplane

The Sopwith Tabloid seaplane which won the Schneider Trophy for the UK in 1914. Date: 1914

Sopwith Greek Seaplane

Sopwith Tractor Biplane - landplane version
Sopwith Tractor Biplane, a landplane version of the Circuit Seaplane. 1913. Date: 1913

Sopwith Circuit Seaplane rebuilt in the form where it was inspected by King George V at the 1914 Spithead Naval Review. It later served in No 4 Wing RNAS. Date: 1914

Sopwith Circuit Seaplane 1913
Sopwith Circuit Seaplane. 1913. Date: 1913

Sopwith Circuit Seaplane at Scarborough 12 August 1913
Sopwith Circuit Seaplane at Scarborough. 12 August 1913. Date: 1913

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

The Fiat AS6 engine as used in the Macchi-Castoldi MC72 Schneider Trophy racing seaplane

Lt Giovanni Monti takes-off in a Macchi M67 Schneider Trophy racing seaplane at Calshot in September 1929. Date: 1929

Macchi M67 Schneider Trophy racing seaplane at Calshot in September 1929. Date: 1929

Macchi M52 Schneider Trophy racing seaplane

Macchi M39 Schneider Trophy racing seaplane

Vought V-90 Corsair two-place convertible land and seaplane
Vought V-90 Corsair two-place convertible landplane and seaplane

Fokker CVIII-W three-seat sea-reconnaissance seaplane of the Royal Dutch Naval Air Service. 1929. Date: 1929

A Fokker Universal seaplane of Inter-Lake Airways taxying before take off. 1 August 1930. Date: 1930

A Sopwith Seaplane Type 807 on the seaplane carrier HMS Ark Royal in 1914. Date: 1914

Interior View of a Huge Floatplane Postcard. ca. 1930, NEW YORK, RIO & BUENOS AIRES LINE, INC. VISTA INTERIOR DE UN BOTE-HYDRO GIGANTESCO

Italian Military Finance Police stopping Austrian seaplane, 20th Century
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Soldiers of the Guardia di Finanza Corps catching Austrian Lohner seaplane in the Adriatic Sea. Illustration by Renato Casaro (1935 - )

USA, Alaska, Katmai National Park, Geographic Bay, seaplane

Davis anti-submarine gun, World War I C016 / 6355
Davis anti-submarine gun. World War I-era anti-submarine gun mounted on a flying boat. The Davis gun was developed in 1910 by Cleland Davis of the US Navy

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

Curtiss seaplane America, 1914
Curtiss seaplane America. Aviators testing the first Curtiss Model H flying boat (called America ) in June 1914. This flying boat

Albert Read, US transatlantic pilot
Albert Cushing Read (1887-1967), US military pilot who was commander as part of a crew of six on the first transatlantic flight in May 1919

Glenn Curtiss, US aviation pioneer C016 / 4588
Glenn Hammond Curtiss (1878-1930), US aviation and motorcycle pioneer. Curtiss produced over 500 inventions and held world speed records

Porte and seaplane America, 1914
Porte and seaplane America. British aviator Lieutenant John Cyril Porte (1884-1919) with the Curtiss Model H flying boat (called America ) that was launched on 22 June 1914

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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.