A Vickers proposal for a “Vimy Boat Seaplane” amphibian conversion of the Vimy bomber; drawing No 5156, dated April 30, 1920. The design mated Vimy flying surfaces with a new hull.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Vimy / FB.27 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1917

The sole example of the Short Cromarty to be built was N120. It was later fitted with the propellers from Valentia N124.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short N.3 Cromarty - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921

View of N126 at the MAEE, Isle of Grain, where it underwent official trials in 1924. A Fairey Flycatcher seaplane is visible behind, under the port wing.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Fairey Flycatcher - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1922Vickers Valentia - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921

The third Valentia, N126, moored off Cowes. The angular engine cowlings are clearly shown.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Valentia - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921

The hull of Valencia N124 under construction by Saunders at Cowes in 1919/20. The first panel of Consuta copper-sewn plywood covering has been applied to the planning bottom.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Valentia - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921

Another view of N126 moored off Cowes. Reinforcing laths appear to have been applied to the hull sides aft of the cockpit.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Valentia - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921

A rear view of N124 still attached to a towing launch but with its port Condor running and the other about to be started.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Valentia - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921

The hull of N124 with the root attachment for the lower mainplane fitted.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Valentia - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921

Valentia N124 on a wheelless trolley, probably ready for launching on March 2, 1921. The craftsmanship of the wooden propellers is evident.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Valentia - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921

View of N126 at the MAEE, Isle of Grain, where it underwent official trials in 1924.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Valentia - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921

Valentia N124 afloat and moored, with its triple rudders in evidence.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Valentia - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921

Vickers Valentia

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Vickers Valentia - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1921