Recognition film - Sunderland V

Aircraft recognition training film in which live footage and animated diagrams showing RAF Short Sunderland flying boats in flight are used to highlight the key recognition features of the aircraft.

The narrator introduces the film as an aircraft recognition competition and introduces the competitors as a Short Sunderland flying boat is seen in flight from a distance. A competitor identifies the aircraft and the narrator highlights the Sunderland’s recognition features with the assistance of an animated diagram. A Sunderland takes off and the Sunderland’s war service, performance and civilian potential, in the form of the Short Sandringham, are also mentioned.