Sunderland V NJ265 moored off Calshot in the gloom of a February day in 1949. A line of disconsolate gulls adorns the wing leading edge.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Sunderland / S.25 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

The Queen Mary approaches Southampton docks in February 1949, watched by fitters atop the wing of a 235 OCU Sunderland.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Sunderland / S.25 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

The Sunderland fitter's eternal problem, replacing fire rings on the Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp R-1830, in this case, Mk III NJ255 at Calshot in March 1948. Note the elaborate “scaffolding ” to get access to the engine.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Sunderland / S.25 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

The wingtip of Sunderland RN271, slightly damaged during manoeuvring at Calshot in October 1948.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Sunderland / S.25 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937

The hazards of sea fog. Whilst moored off Calshot in February 1949, Sunderland GR V SZ576 was struck by a passing vessel, first on the starboard tailplane, middle, and then on the wing, left and right. Paint on the bows of the offending ship gave the game away when SIB officers searched Southampton docks for the culprit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Sunderland / S.25 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937