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Supermarine Walrus Argentine Service
Supermarine Walrus in Argentine Service The Supermarine Walrus served with the Argentine Naval Aviation (Aviación Naval Argentina) during the 1940s and 50s, providing the navy with a versatile amphibious aircraft capable of operating from both land bases and the sea. Designed by Supermarine Aviation Works, the Walrus was a rugged biplane powered by a Bristol… Read more
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Supermarine Walrus New Zealand Service
Supermarine Walrus in New Zealand Service The first Walruses associated with New Zealand arrived in 1936–37 aboard the Leander-class cruisers HMS Achilles and HMS Leander. These aircraft were carried on catapults and used for reconnaissance, gunnery spotting, and fleet observation duties. The Walrus was particularly suited to cruiser operations because it could be launched by… Read more
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Supermarine Walrus French Service
Supermarine Walrus in French Service Following the liberation of France and the rebuilding of French military aviation, the French Navy (Aéronautique Navale) acquired several Walrus aircraft. They were operated mainly by Flottille 53S at the French Naval Aviation School in Hourtin (southwest France) during the late 1940s (around 1945 to 1948). Read more