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What Role Did Flying Boats Play In WWII Maritime Operations?

What Role Did Flying Boats Play In WWII Maritime Operations?

From hunting the Bismarck, to sinking U-boats and prowling the Pacific Ocean. Find out how the flying boats helped win W...

Luke Diaz 1 year ago
What Is The Cost Of An Icon A5 Aircraft?

What Is The Cost Of An Icon A5 Aircraft?

A unique amphibious light sport aircraft.

Patricia Green 1 year ago
Which Aircraft Has Viking Air Produced?

Which Aircraft Has Viking Air Produced?

Clever planning an aquisition moves or good luck?

Patricia Green 1 year ago
Curtiss NC-4: The Forgotten Story Of The First-Ever Multi-Leg Transatlantic Flight

Curtiss NC-4: The Forgotten Story Of The First-Ever Multi-Leg Transatlantic Flight

In 1919, a Curtiss NC-4 became the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.

Mark Finlay 1 year ago
Great But Too Late: WW2's Mighty Martin JRM Mars Flying Boat

Great But Too Late: WW2's Mighty Martin JRM Mars Flying Boat

The JRM Mars was a very well-built aircraft which could have enjoyed great use during World War II in the Pacific Theate...

Christian P. Martin 1 year ago
Dornier Do X: 5 Fast Facts About The Legendary Flying Boat

Dornier Do X: 5 Fast Facts About The Legendary Flying Boat

The Dornier Do X is one of the rarest aircraft to have been brought into service.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Throwback: The BOAC Plane That Landed On The River Thames

Throwback: The BOAC Plane That Landed On The River Thames

The feat commemorated 30 years of commercial air transport in the UK.

Jake Hardiman 2 years ago
Double Sunrise: History's Longest Ever Commercial Air Service

Double Sunrise: History's Longest Ever Commercial Air Service

The unique post-War commercial passenger flights were airborne longer than any other either before or since.

Simple Flying Staff 2 years ago
Beriev Be-200: What Should You Know About The World’s Only Amphibious Jet Aircraft?

Beriev Be-200: What Should You Know About The World’s Only Amphibious Jet Aircraft?

Beriev Be-200 is one of the world's most remarkable fire-fighters, but like other Russian aircraft, it faces an uncertai...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
The ShinMaywa US-2: Japan's STOL Seaplane

The ShinMaywa US-2: Japan's STOL Seaplane

The ShinMaywa US-2 is Japan's maritime search and rescue aircraft.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
When Boats Fly: 5 Remarkable Ekranoplans You Need To Know About

When Boats Fly: 5 Remarkable Ekranoplans You Need To Know About

Large military "wing-in-ground" vehicles were built by the Soviets while small patrol and ferry types continue to be dev...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Future Flying: In Conversation With George Alafinov, CEO Of Jekta

Future Flying: In Conversation With George Alafinov, CEO Of Jekta

Join us as we discuss the future of zero-emission flying with the CEO of this interesting company.

Joanna Bailey 2 years ago
4 Iconic Flying Boats From US Manufacturer Grumman's Portfolio

4 Iconic Flying Boats From US Manufacturer Grumman's Portfolio

The US manufacturer produced some fine examples of flying boats over the years.

Luke Peters 2 years ago
100 Year Old Curtiss Seagull Flying Boat To Leave Canadian Museum

100 Year Old Curtiss Seagull Flying Boat To Leave Canadian Museum

The historic flying boat has been in federal collection since 1968.

Vyte Klisauskaite 2 years ago
What Are Bush Planes & What Makes Them Different To Other Aircraft?

What Are Bush Planes & What Makes Them Different To Other Aircraft?

The modified aircraft must be able to take off and land in short distances on a variety of surfaces.

Jonathan E. Hendry 3 years ago
How The Short Calcutta Revolutionized Imperial Airways' Flights To India

How The Short Calcutta Revolutionized Imperial Airways' Flights To India

The Short S.8 Calcutta flying boat remains an important part of Imperial Airways' history.

Vyte Klisauskaite 3 years ago
97 Years Ago Today Spain's Plus Ultra Flying Boat Arrived In Argentina After A Groundbreaking Transatlantic Voyage

97 Years Ago Today Spain's Plus Ultra Flying Boat Arrived In Argentina After A Groundbreaking Transatlantic Voyage

The pilot was the brother of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
80 Years Ago Today Franklin D. Roosevelt Became The First US President To Travel By Air For Work

80 Years Ago Today Franklin D. Roosevelt Became The First US President To Travel By Air For Work

The first ever Presidential flight took place in 1943 when President Roosevelt flew on a Pan Am Boeing 314 flying boat.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
17 Years Ago Today Chalk's Ocean Airways Flight 101 Came Down Off Miami Beach

17 Years Ago Today Chalk's Ocean Airways Flight 101 Came Down Off Miami Beach

Chalk's flew flying boats between Florida and the Bahamas.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
Albatross Flying Boat Making A Comeback As The G-111T In Darwin

Albatross Flying Boat Making A Comeback As The G-111T In Darwin

Qantas built its business on the back of flying boats, and now the Albatross is going into production at Amphibian Aeros...

Michael Doran 3 years ago