Seaplane Collection (page 8)

A Gloster Napier III landed in the water during the Schneider Cup trophy race circa 1929

On 18 June Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly across the North Atlantic when she arrived at Burry Point near Llanelli, Carmarthenshire at 12.40pm after 20 hour, 40 minute flight

Pilot Greig coming out of the plane after his trial in the Scheider Trophy race. November 1928 P004699

Schneider Cup 1927, Venice. Lieutenant Sidney Webster, winner of the race, in action. 27th July 1927

Britain Keeps the Schneider Trophy: One of the scoring boards which kept the spectators in touch with the race. P004314

Amelia Earhart flies the Atlantic. OPS "The Friendship"
Amelia Earhart flies the Atlantic. OPS " The Friendship", a triple engined Fokker she used for the flight anchored at Burry Port, South Wales, where she landed. 18th June 1928

Short-Mayo Composite flying boats Mercury and Maia were built in an attempt by Imperial airways to serve the transatlantic airmail route more efficiently

Supermarine Napier & Gloria Naries IV during the Schneider trophy race. Septemebr 1927 P004727

Eight RAF officers set out from Cattewater, Plymouth in four all metal flying boats on a 25, 00 mile trip to the far East. The flight is expected to occupy twelve months

Special pictures taken at Venice during flights in which Squadron leader L. H. Slatter, piloting a Supermarine Napier machine, attained the amazing speed of over 300 miles an hour

One of the sea planes which will take part in the Schneider Trophy race. Circa 1925 P004016

The Gloster Napier VI "Golden Arrow". The last of the Gloster Schneider Trophy
The Gloster Napier VI " Golden Arrow". The last of the Gloster Schneider Trophy series and the first Gloster monoplane

Sir Alan Cobhams Short S. 5 Singapore 1 flying boat left the River Hamble near
Sir Alan Cobhams Short S.5 Singapore 1 flying boat left the River Hamble near Southampton on 20 November 1927 for an African Survey Flight in which he routed via Bordeaux

A giant Dormier Do-X seaplane being towed into position before starting on its transatlantic test flight November 1930 P004636

Schneider Trophy Race, Plane taxiing on the water September 1931 P004303

Schneider Trophy Race 1931: Practice by the RAF in the solent-mechanics examine the Rolls-Royce engine. August 1931 P004292

The Gloster Napier powered Supermarine S6 at Cowes for the 1929 Schneider Trophy. 13th August 1929

The Gloster Napier powered Supermarine S6 being towed out at Cowes for the 1929 Schneider Trophy. 13th August 1929

Howard Wrights flying machine at Cowes. 15th May 1913

Supermarine at the Schneider Trophy, 1931. Flight Lieutenant Stainforth in the plane. 14th September 1931

The Gloster Napier powered Supermarine S6 being launched at Cowes for the 1929 Schneider Trophy, with the Mauretania in the background. 13th August 1929

The transatlantic flying boat Clare is overhauled after her strenuous journeys, before being transferred to new Empire routes. November 1940 P004813

The Supermarine S6 / b passes the Coastguard tower at Calshot during the 1929 Schneider Cup
The Supermarine S6/b passes the Coastguard tower at Calshot during the 1929 Schneider Cup. August 1929 P000135

Short Singapore Reconaissance Flying Boat, 1930s. Creator: Unknown
Short Singapore Reconaissance Flying Boat, 1930s. British biplane used by the Royal Air Force as a long-range maritime patrol flying boat

Imperial Airways Flying Boat Scipio, 1934. Creator: C. T. Howard
Imperial Airways Flying Boat Scipio, 1934. British seaplane

The Iris about to rise from the water, 1933. Creator: Unknown
The Iris about to rise from the water, 1933. The Blackburn Iris, a British three-engined biplane flying boat, was used as a long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft by the Royal Air Force

Seaplane At Rest
June 1929: A US Navy seaplane rests on the catapult track on the deck of the USS Raleigh, which is berthing at Gravesend, Kent. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

HMS Pegasus - ex HMS Ark Royal
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, which saw action in WWI and in the 1920s She was re-named in 1934

Aichi AB-3 reconnaissance seaplane, ordered by the Imperial Japanese Navy, for use on the Chinese Navys new warship ordered from the Harima shipyard in Japan

United States Navy - Curtiss 18T-2 A3325 on take-off as a floatplane. After retiring from the 1922 Curtiss Marine Trophy Race with mechanical trouble, the Navy had no urgent need for both 18Ts

Aerial view of island and seaplane, Male Atoll, The Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Seaplane Date: 1931

The Schneider Trophy 1929 - Calshot Spit, England
Photograph from the Schneider Trophy of 1929 held at Calshot Spit, England. The Coupe dAviation Maritime Jacques Schneider (commonly called the Schneider Trophy or Schneider Prize)

Italian wins speed record 1928
Italian aviator Mario de Bernardi, flying a Macchi seaplane developed for the Schneider Trophy, breaks his own world speed record, raising it to 512 km/h. Date: April 1928

Portugal, Estredmadura, Lisbon, Belem, Sculpture of seaplane

Russian Front
1918: A seaplane skims across the water at Troitsa, during the Allied landings on the Murmansk-Archangel front to intervene in the Russian revolution

Seaplane
circa 1916: A Fairey F17 Campania seaplane is lowered onto the water from an arircraft carrier, ready to take part in the Allied intervention in the Russian revolution

Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan, Supermarine
Supermarine Seagull Mk.II taxiing on a lake. William Francis Forbes-Sempill, 19th Lord Sempill AFC, AFRAeS (1893-1965) was a Scottish peer

Sempill British Aviation Mission to Japan
View of main offices showing Seaplane Station on Lake. William Francis Forbes-Sempill, 19th Lord Sempill AFC, AFRAeS (1893-1965)

WW1 - A German propaganda view (unlike this image, the crews of all seven aircraft survived the raid!) of the aerial and naval combat at Cuxhaven, a German North Sea Port. During the First World War

The Fairey Swordfish, 1941. Creator: Unknown
The Fairey Swordfish, 1941. British single-engine torpedo bomber built by Fairey Aviation, used during the Second World War

Saunders-Roe Lerwick, 1941. Creator: Unknown
Saunders-Roe " Lerwick", 1941. Advertisement for the Saunders-Roe A.36 Lerwick, a British flying boat built by Saunders-Roe Limited

The Return to the Dove to the Ark, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The Return to the Dove to the Ark, (1919). Scene from the First World War, 1914-1919: After a reconnaissance over the forts and field line of the Turks

Curtiss Nc-1 Seaplane Parked on Water / Beach Date: 1919

Martin YP6M-1 SeaMaster
Us Navy Martin Yp6M-1 Seamaster Jet-Powered Seaplane Bomber General-Arrangement 3-View Line-Drawing Date: 1956

Martin P6M-1 SeaMaster
Us Navy Martin P6M Seamaster Jet-Powered Seaplane Bomber Flying Date: 1950s

Curtiss Model F Biplane Flying-Boat Parked in the Water ?
Curtiss Model F Biplane Flying-Boat Parked in the Water at a Beach in 1914 Date: 1914

Curtiss Model F Biplane Flying-Boat Moving in the Water Date: 1910s

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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.