World War 2, Australia, Western Australia, Rottnest, HMAS Sydney flyingboat, 1941

1941
Overview

View of seaplane from His Majesty’s Australian Ship Sydney, on Rottnest Island

Historical information

Seaplanes used floats; flying boats had hulls. The Supermarine Walrus (originally known as the Supermarine Seagull V) was a British single-engine amphibious biplane reconnaissance aircraft designed by R. J. Mitchell and first flown in 1933. Designed as a fleet spotter to be catapult launched from cruisers or battleships, the Walrus was later employed in other roles, notably as a rescue aircraft for aircrew in the sea.

The Walrus continued in service throughout the Second World War, with the Fleet Air Arm (FAA), Royal Air Force (RAF), Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) and Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). It was the first British squadron-service aircraft to incorporate, in one airframe, a fully retractable main undercarriage, completely enclosed crew accommodation and all-metal fuselage.

Details

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cwa-org-32-P1900.2539
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Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

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