A total of 279 were built among several factories from 1937–1945.īehind the image is shown the Blohm & Voss BV 238 was a prototype of a flying boat to be used by the Luftwaffe during the World War II for transport and long-range maritime patrols. According to Dornier records, some 12,000 people were rescued by Do 24s during its flying career. The Dornier Do-24 was a three-engined, offshore-capable long-range reconnaissance, maritime patrol, search and rescue flying boat. Sunderlands converted for civil use, known as Short Sandringhams (last picture), continued in airline operation until 1974. RAF Sunderlands also saw service throughout the Korean War and continued in service until 1959. It was one of the most powerful and widely used flying boats throughout the Second World War, and was involved in countering the threat posed by German U-boats in the Battle of the Atlantic. Based in part upon the S.23 Empire flying boat, the flagship of Imperial Airways, the S.25 was extensively re-engineered for military service. The Short S.25 Sunderland was a British flying boat patrol bomber developed for the Royal Air Force (RAF) by Short Brothers. It was designed to complement the Catalina in service. The Marinar was a patrol bomber flying boat of World War II. Many downed pilots were rescued from the sea by it.įrom the Consolidated PBY Catalina, in the back of the Martin PBM Mariner.

The American Grumman J2F Duck performed a multitude of roles including aircraft carrier transport, reconnaissance, search and rescue, target tow, anti shipping, and anti submarine. Click on the image to achieve a different image. It was first presented to the winners flying boats. We’ve compiled photos of this war’s seaplanes. It ended 70 years of World War II in Europe.

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