The rear step of the “G” class boats is similar to that which has been found so successful on the Sunderland military boats. When this picture was taken the beaching trolley had not been dropped.
Golden Hind photographed on June 17, 1939 on the Medway, the day of her launching.

Another picture taken on the day of Golden Hind’s launching on June 17, 1939.

Golden Hind pictured at the Coneella base of BOAC at Durban in 1944.

Golden Hind lands after an uneventful first flight on July 21, 1939 in the hands of John Parker.

Golden Hind nearing completion at Rochester on June 9, 1939. With a wing span of 134ft 4in she was the largest boat to emerge from no 3 Shop.

Exterior view of the Rotax-Harley retractable searchlight in the nose. Teleflex controls give the beam elevating and traversing movement. The view, incidentally, gives a good idea of the bottom plating.
Unusual view of Golden Hind on the launching slipway on June 17, 1939. Note the retractable landing light in the nose.

A G-Class boat flight deck during construction.

Golden Hind after being damaged beyond repair at Harty Ferry on the River Swale in May 1954.

Golden Hind after being damaged beyond repair at Harty Ferry on the River Swale in May 1954.