Tag: World War Two
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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
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Fairey Seafox
Fairey Seafox The Fairey Seafox was a British naval reconnaissance floatplane of the 1930s, designed and built by the British company Fairey Aviation. Although produced in relatively small numbers, the Seafox gained a notable place in Royal Navy history through its service during the early years of the Second World War. Developed to meet an… Read more