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A compelling history of the most successful flying boat ever to serve the Royal Air Force - the 'Queen of the Boats' - the Short Sunderland. Ideal for fans of Alexander McKee, Andrew Hendrie, Ken Delve, and Martin W. Bowman. The story of the Sunderland flying boat began with the innovative Short brothers, Horace, Albert, and Hugh, who, since 1908, were at the forefront of British aeroplane design and manufacturing. Having trained the first Royal Navy officers as pilots in their flying machines and successfully deployed seaplanes during World War One, they were well-positioned in 1933 to meet the RAF's need for a long-range, four-engine flying boat with armaments, sleeping accommodations, and catering facilities. The result was the Short Sunderland, entering RAF service and history books in 1938. In this book, Chaz Bowyer traces the evolution of this remarkable aircraft and the valuable contribution it made to the Allied campaign worldwide throughout the Second World War. Bowyer's research is thorough and exhaustive, drawing on sources that include original documentation, reports, and many first-hand accounts from those who flew or worked on the Sunderland in the UK and abroad. The

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Author

Bowyer, Chaz

Publisher

Sapere Books

Published

2025

Language

EN

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

History, Military History, Humanities