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Short Sunderland Flying Boat - Rescuing of downed Pilots

Known as the Flying Porcupine, the Short Sunderland was a lifeline in WWII. This video recreates its daring mission to rescue ...
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The Sunderland’s forgotten origins: How Britain built a flying boat to stop U-boats

Reconnaissance seaplanes rarely get the spotlight, but the Short Sunderland was born from a serious problem Britain could not ignore. This is the story of how imperial air routes, naval warfare, and ...