The Short Sunderland was a British four-engine flying boat introduced in 1938 and widely used by the Royal Air Force Coastal Command. Its primary roles included long-range maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, convoy protection, and search-and-rescue across the Atlantic and other sea lanes. With long endurance and heavy defensive armament for its class, the Sunderland played a significant role in securing Allied shipping routes throughout the war. #ShortSunderland #WWIIAircraft #FlyingBoat #C
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The Short Sunderland was a British four-engine flying boat introduced in 1938 and widely used by the Royal Air Force Coastal Command. Its primary roles included long-range
WW2 Sky Stories. WW2 Sky Stories · Original audio. The Short Sunderland was a British four-engine flying boat introduced in 1938 and widely used by the Royal Air Force Coastal Command. Its primary roles included long-range maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, convoy protection, and search-and-rescue across the Atlantic and other sea lanes ...
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Here's a tour I've been wanting to do for some time now . . . a full VIP walk around of the Short Sunderland flying boat. I had the opportunity to do this during a hangar reset when the Sunderland was brought outside for a bit. This two-part clip is loaded with a bit of history, some cool stories, and plenty of useful or useless information, depending on your point of view. Hope you enjoy seeing this very rare seaplane, up close and personal. | Kermit Weeks
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Here's a tour I've been wanting to do for some time now . . . a full VIP walk around of the Short Sunderland flying boat. I had the opportunity to do this during a hangar reset when the Sunderland was brought outside for a bit. This two-part clip is loaded with a bit of history, some cool stories, and plenty of useful or useless information, depending on your point of view. Hope you enjoy seeing this very rare seaplane, up close and personal. | Kermit Weeks
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Short Sunderland Mk V ML824 at RAFM Hendon. #ww2 #WWII #ww2history #sunderland #warbirds | Daniel J Wheatcroft
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Short Sunderland MR.5 ML796 at Imperial War Museum Duxford. Probably the best known British flying boat design, the Sunderland played a key role in long range maritime patrol during WWII, closing as much as possible the 'gap' in mid-Atlantic that was exploited by U-Boats when hunting convoys. This restoration is particularly remarkable as the aircraft was at one point being used as a bar and disco in France... #ww2 #ww2history #short #sunderland #warbirds | Daniel J Wheatcroft
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Short Sunderland MR.5 ML796 at Imperial War Museum Duxford. Probably the best known British flying boat design, the Sunderland played a key role in long range maritime patrol during WWII, closing as much as possible the 'gap' in mid-Atlantic that was exploited by U-Boats when hunting convoys. This restoration is particularly remarkable as the aircraft was at one point being used as a bar and disco in France... #ww2 #ww2history #short #sunderland #warbirds | Daniel J Wheatcroft
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Short Sunderland MR.5 ML796 at Imperial War Museum Duxford. Probably the best known British flying boat design, the Sunderland played a key role in long range maritime patrol during WWII, closing as much as possible the 'gap' in mid-Atlantic that was exploited by U-Boats when hunting convoys. This restoration is particularly remarkable as the aircraft was at one point being used as a bar and disco in France... #ww2 #ww2history #short #sunderland #warbirds | Daniel J Wheatcroft
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Short Sunderland MR.5 ML796 at Imperial War Museum Duxford. Probably the best known British flying boat design, the Sunderland played a key role in long range maritime patrol during WWII, closing as much as possible the 'gap' in mid-Atlantic that was exploited by U-Boats when hunting convoys. This restoration is particularly remarkable as the aircraft was at one point being used as a bar and disco in France... #ww2 #ww2history #short #sunderland #warbirds | Daniel J Wheatcroft
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The Flying Boat That Took on U-Boats… and Won! ✈️⚓ Meet the Short Sunderland—an aircraft that turned the tide against German U-boats in WWII. With its nickname "The Flying Porcupine," this beast was armed to the teeth with machine guns, bomb racks, and a dedicated bomb room. But it wasn’t just deadly—it was also one of the most liveable combat aircraft of the war, featuring a galley, beds, and even a way to steer on water! Join me as I take you inside this legendary aircraft and uncover its incr
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Why was the Short Sunderland so big? The Short Sunderland's impressive size was a direct result of its demanding role as a long-range maritime patrol aircraft. To patrol vast stretches of ocean for extended periods, it required significant fuel capacity, necessitating large fuel tanks and a correspondingly larger airframe. The aircraft was designed to carry substantial payloads, including bombs, depth charges, and extensive defensive armament, demanding a robust structure and ample internal spac
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