A fine Walrus-to-Walrus study of G-AHFO Snark off the Isle of Wight during the working-up period in 1916. Saunders-Roe at Cones refurbished the aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

Walrus G-AHFL Boojum accompanied Snark to Antarctica, where their Pegasus engines performed faultlessly.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

John Grierson, right, and Geoffrey Collyer wreathed in smiles after fooling the handicappers and winning the Folkestone Trophy Race at Lympne on August 31, 1946. Their mount was the unnamed Walrus G-AHFN.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

Boojum is recovered after a reconnaissance flight in the Antarctic. Seated on the upper centre section is the wireless operator, whose duty it was to attach the crane hook.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

As a Walrus taxies up to Balaena’s stern after a flight, the wireless operator climbs on to the top wing. Several whale carcasses are visible at bottom right.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

G-AHFM Moby Dick demonstrates the towed mat retrieval. This Walrus never reached Antarctica, being left at Cape Town as a reserve aircraft and collected on the way back to England.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

Boojum is hoisted on to Balaena’s stern following a flight. It is evident from this picture that, like Snark, Boojum also had its amphibian undercarriage removed during the Antarctic operations.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

Boojum departs by cordite catapult.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

John Grierson and Geoffrey Collyer winning the Folkestone Trophy Race at Lympne on August 31, 1946. Their mount was the unnamed Walrus G-AHFN, seen landing after winning its heat on August 30. Despite recent statements to the contrary, this Walrus remained in England. It languished at Prestwick for years before it was wrecked on July 3, 1955.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

The three principal Walruses on the slipway at Cowes. G-AHFO Snark is nearest, with G-AHFM Moby Dick and G-AHFL Boojum behind.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

A stern view of the factory ship Balaena, showing the hangar and crane provided for the aircraft. Boojum is suspended from the crane.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

Their brief spell in the limelight over, Moby Dick (nearest) and Snark rust in peace at Cowes. They were scrapped in July 1950.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933