The American Flying Boat: An Illustrated HistoryNaval Institute Press, 1979 - 262 pagine First published in 1979, this fully illustrated study includes complete data on all of the Navy's flying boats since 1912. |
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... installation , known as the " gateway between the Americas , " would become a familiar landmark to north and southbound travelers flying in the great Pan American Clippers . To provide essential services along the route to Buenos Aires ...
... installation , known as the " gateway between the Americas , " would become a familiar landmark to north and southbound travelers flying in the great Pan American Clippers . To provide essential services along the route to Buenos Aires ...
Pagina 138
... installation of larger more efficient propellers , and the gross weight limit was increased to 84,000 pounds . The original six 3145 were also fitted with the new engines and con- verted to 314 - As . World War II interrupted the ...
... installation of larger more efficient propellers , and the gross weight limit was increased to 84,000 pounds . The original six 3145 were also fitted with the new engines and con- verted to 314 - As . World War II interrupted the ...
Pagina 246
... installation appears to have been successful , no other P5Ms were similarly modified . The Marlins performed one last mission of historical significance before their retirement . The Vietnam War was moving into high gear in the mid ...
... installation appears to have been successful , no other P5Ms were similarly modified . The Marlins performed one last mission of historical significance before their retirement . The Vietnam War was moving into high gear in the mid ...
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CHAPTER THREE The Nancy Boats | 39 |
CHAPTER FOUR The Roaring Twenties | 59 |
CHAPTER EIGHT The Warboats | 141 |
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