The Supermarine Walrus is a British single engine amphibious biplane that entered service in 1935, flown by the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force and Royal New Zealand Navy. Nicknamed the Shagbat by its crews, it served chiefly as a maritime patrol and anti submarine aircraft before becoming closely associated with air sea rescue, recovering downed airmen from the sea during the Second World War.
Facts
SignificanceFirst British squadron-service aircraft with a fully retractable undercarriage, enclosed crew accommodation and all-metal fuselage 1 Manufacturer or Builder In the Other Atlases
- Also in Business Atlas: Supermarine, manufactured by there.
Sources
1. Supermarine Walrus, Wikipedia
Lead section, first flight
The type first flew in 1933
Infobox, manufacturer
Manufacturer: Supermarine
Lead section, significance
it was the first British squadron-service aircraft to incorporate an undercarriage that was fully retractable, enclosed crew accommodation, and a fuselage completely made of metal.
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