Far East Flying Boat Wing Sunderland footage, 1947 to 1958
Short Sunderland flying boats are seen in the air, on shore and on the water while operating as part of the RAF’s Far East Flying Boat Wing during the 1950s.
Informal scenes show RAF personnel at Miyajima in Japan. Sunderland flying boats are seen in flight and on the water, various views show Hiroshima, Iwakuni and Inchon, on the coast of South Korea. Sunderlands are seen at Hong Kong and various views show Sunderlands on shore, on the water and in flight. Ground crew work on Sunderlands and low aerial views show coast and jungle. Ground views show RAF Gan.
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Object number | X008-5631 |
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Maker name | Sqdn Ldr Frederick Henry Quartermaine Weaver |
Production date | 1947-1951 |
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