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Published: 2017-10-21 19:29:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 334; Favourites: 27; Downloads: 0
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This is a Supermarine WalrusΒ (yes it really was built by the same firm as gave us the Spitfire) parked on the 'flight deck' in one of the display halls and that looks like Captain Eric 'Winkle' Brown (surely one of THE finest aviators of all time) landing-on aft in his Vampire jet. The Walrus, fondly known as the 'Shagbat' (don't ask) rescued many a downed aviator in its time and the sight of this ungainly aircraft landing on the sea must have brought much relief to aircrew thrashing about in a rubber dinghy.......Related content
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Maybe a silly question, but have you ever seen "The Sea Shall Not Have them"?
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I recently bought the DVD, and I always think of the film when I see a Shagbat or a whaleback.
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It's well worth having, partly as a memorial to the early ASR crews and partly for lots of detail shots of Shagbat and whalebacks.
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Yes I remember the ASR launches being at Mountbatten when I was a lad.
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Back when I was a lad there were several old ASR launches and MTBs used as houseboats in a harbour near me; sadly the hulls have all rotted out since due to lack of maintenance.
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What a beautiful aircraft! Β Haha watch the six though......Vampire is just a bit faster
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Ever so slightly! But he's got his hook down!
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A most interesting image....and eye opening! Great shot, my Friend.
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Thanks Daniel - not the prettiest of aircraft but functional! Carried by many major warships for spotting duties until more carriers were built.
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You are welcome, my Friend.
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