Flying Boats Episode #3 - The War Birds - Aviation Documentary

Flying Boats Episode #3 - The War Birds - Aviation Documentary

[@SimonFurber]

The Catalina was flown by QANTAS on one of the longest flights ever. This was the flight of the double sunrise. From Perth, Western Australia to Ceylon ( Sri Lanka) this was a vital wartime route to connect Australia to Europe.

[@JB-rt4mx]

I was arrested at the Coast Guard ramp for Fishing, Drinking and Public Urination...Confiscated my fishing rig and Roadmaster bicycle, $500 fine..whew😢

[@SimonFurber]

Great planes. The Short Sunderland was amazing.

[@grahamsawyer831]

thanks for posting from the UK - home of the Short Sunderland 'flying porcupine'

[@JB-rt4mx]

They kill fish and birds😢

[@thomasvelazquez9789]

These babies were war winners

[@SimonFurber]

Never heard of the Viking. What a beast.