Air International 1982-06 / Model enthusiast

The Short Sunderland I N9029 in the markings of No 230 Squadron, as operated alongside No 228 Squadron at Alexandria. Egypt, in 1941. It crashed into the Mediterranean on the first day of 1943.

АвиаМастер 2005-08 / А.Харук - "Летающий отель" с глубинными бомбами /Монография/

"Сандерленд" Mk.I из состава 210-й эскадрильи Берегового командования RAF, весна 1942г.

Air International 1982-06 / Model enthusiast

Sunderland II T9087, serving with No 201 Squadron in 1942. It remained with this unit until being struck off charge on 4 February 1944.

АвиаМастер 2005-08 / А.Харук - "Летающий отель" с глубинными бомбами /Монография/

"Сандерленд" из состава 201-й эскадрильи RAF - участник "берлинского воздушного моста". Гидродром на острове Хавель, осень 1948г.

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"Сандерленд" Mk.II из 10-й эскадрильи RAF, 1943г. Носовая турель в убранном положении

Air International 1982-06 / Model enthusiast

Sunderland III ML868 in service with No 230 Squadron from Ceylon, 1945.

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Short Sunderland Mk III с кодом NJ188 был построен фирмой "Blackburn Aircraft Co. Ltd" в Дамбартоне. Его направили в эскадрилью № 330, укомплектованную норвежским персоналом. Он служил в британских ВВС до 1945 года и носил бортовой код WH-C.

Air International 1982-06 / Model enthusiast

The third of 15 Sunderland GR Mk Vs supplied to the South African Air Force in 1945 and used by No 35 Squadron.

Мировая Авиация 234

35-я южно-африканская эскадрилья использовала 15 Sunderland GR.Mk 5 для перевозки личного состава с различных фронтов на родину. Позже ее переформировали в дальнюю морскую патрульную эскадрилью и разместили в Дурбане. РЛС типа ASV Mk VIc сохранили (виден обтекатель под крылом).

Air International 1982-06 / Model enthusiast

The third of four Sunderland IIIs supplied to the RNZAF in December 1944 for the Flying Boat Transport Unit

Мировая Авиация 133

Последние военные Sunderland - новозеландские MR.Mk 5. Королевские ВВС Новой Зеландии (Royal New Zealand Air Force, RNZAF) получили две партии Sunderland. Первыми в 1944 году были куплены четыре транспортных Sunderland Mk III (включая NZ4103 Mataatua, на схеме), работавших на линиях между Оклендом, Эспириту Санто и Фиджи. В 1947 году обслуживание линии в Фиджи было передано вновь сформированной авиакомпании "NZ National Airways Corporation" (NAC), эксплуатировавшей два самолета. Эти машины были возвращены RNZAF в 1951 году; а все четыре самолета пустили на слом в 1954 году.

АвиаМастер 2005-08 / А.Харук - "Летающий отель" с глубинными бомбами /Монография/

Грузо-пассажирский вариант "Сандерленда" с собственным названием Hythe, бывший флагманом британской авиакомпании BOAC в 1946-49гг.

Мировая Авиация 95

Первый прототип K4774 на стапеле завода компании "Short Brothers" в Рочестере, в воздух он поднялся 16 октября 1937 года. Позднее он был до оборудован до серийного стандарта и находился в эксплуатации до 1944 года.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-12 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (1)

K4774, the prototype Short Sunderland, on the slipway at Rochester. It was from the River Medway that this aircraft first took off on October 16, 1937, making two flights in the hands of John Lankester Parker and Harold Piper.

Air Enthusiast 1992-12 / P.MacDougall - Medway Dynasty

Sunderland prototype K4774 seen on the slipway. Initially powered by Pegasus Xs, it first flew on October 16, 1937.

Flight 1938-06 / Flight

The Short Sunderland, which appeared at Felixstowe; it is seen on the "production line" at Rochester.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-12 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (1)

Another view of the prototype Sunderland, taken at Shorts' Rochester works in November 1937. Note the open dorsal gun position.

Air International 1981-09 / ??? - The Sunderland story

The Sunderland prototype K4774 as first rolled-out at Rochester in October 1937, with straight wing. Clearly shown is the hatch in the hull side under the wing through which bombs, depth charges, etc, were winched, prior to being dropped.

Flight 1939-11 / Flight

The impressive appearance of the big four-engined Short Sunderland is accentuated by the “sea-camouflage”

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1938 / 03 - All the world's aeroplanes

The Short "Sunderland" Long-range Reconnaissance Flying-boat (four Bristol "Pegasus" engines).

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1938 / 03 - All the world's aeroplanes

A close-up view of the nose of the Short "Sunderland" Reconnaissance Flying-boat.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1938 / 02 - The progress of the world in military aviation during the year 1937-38

A Short "Sunderland" Flying-boat (four Bristol "Pegasus"). Two Squadrons of these machines will be stationed at Singapore.

Flight 1939-07 / Flight Advertisements

It will be seen in this view that the low turret can be slid back to permit mooring operations.

Aeroplane Monthly 2001-05 / R.Nesbit - Hunting the Hunter /Sinking the Bismark/

Short Sunderland I L5798, similar to this one pictured at Pembroke Dock in 1939, took off from Reykjavik in the late evening of May 23 to hunt for the Bismarck.

Flight 1938-06 / Flight Advertisements

Flight 1939-06 / Flight

PASTEL SHADES have been chosen for the new “sea camouflage” as applied to this Short Sunderland. The colours (which are not evident in a monochrome photograph) are purplish grey and a light green.

Flight 1938-07 / Flight

STRENGTH FOR THE EAS: A Short Sunderland long-range flying boat of the type now being supplied to Singapore, with a background of Singapore IIIs.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Short Singapore III / S.19 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Air Enthusiast 1998-05 / Round-Out

Sunderland I P9623 in Portuguese markings as 136 during 1945.

Flight 1938-08 / Flight

The Short Sunderland at moorings on the waters of the Cromarty Firth, off Invergordon.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1979-03 / Sunderlands

Первым Sunderland получила в середине 1938 года 230-я эскадрилья, дислоцировавшаяся в Сингапуре. Причем первые четыре самолета для нее оплатили Объединенные Малайские Султанаты, а машины были названы в честь каждого из султанатов. На снимке: L2160, названный "Selangor".
Sunderland L2160, paid for by contributions from the Federated Malay States, is christened Selangor at Port Swettenham in October 1938

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1995-02

The photographs show Walrus L2207 with Sunderland prototype K4774 in the background, contrasting with a sailing barge.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

Flight 1938-10 / Flight Advertisements

Flight 1940-04 / Flight

IN THE DAYS WHEN FELIXSTOWE WAS FELIXSTOWE: A Short Sunderland in peaceful pre-war surroundings. Last week it figured, with great credit, in the war news. With its 44,600 lb. gross weight it is the largest aircraft used by the R.A.F. The four engines are Bristol Pegasus XXII, rated at 800 h.p. each. The maximum speed is 210 m.p.h.

Flight 1939-01 / Flight

Mr. Lankester Parker, who tests the Sunderlands before delivery, surveys casting-off operations.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1979-03 / Sunderlands

The problems of serviceing flying boats are illustrated in this view of Castle Archdale. Leading edge platforms could be let down to provide access to the engines but a considerable mileage of string was necessary to anchor all the tools to the aircraft

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1978-03 / Ls

Sunderland L2161 being resupplied in the same way as junks, proas, clipper ships and tramp steamers have been down the centuries in the Far East. The retractable front turret was intended to provide a mooring platform but also serves just as well as a spectators' gallery. The leading edge platforms gave access to control runs while providing a suitable access point for working on the engines. Note the bollard in the nose for the anchor chain.

Flight 1939-03 / Flight

IMPERIAL DEFENCE: A Short Sunderland (four Bristol Pegasus XXII) refuelling at Keamari, near Karachi, on its way out to Singapore. This photograph, like certain of those used in connection with our Empire Air Forces Number last week, is published through the courtesy of Shell Aviation News.

Flight 1939-01 / Flight Advertisements

Flight 1940-09 / Flight Advertisements

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-03 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (4)

Sunderland I L2165 of 210 Sqn at its mooring in 1939. This aircraft crashed at Milford Haven on September 18 of the same year.

Flight 1938-12 / Flight

A SULTAN’S GIFT: One of the four Short Sunderlands purchased with a gift of £300,000 from the Sultans of the four Federated Malay States was recently named "Pahang" by the Sultan of Pahang.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1979-03 / Sunderlands

The fourth production Sunderland being readied for delivery to No.210 Squadron, prior to being ferried out to No 230 Squadron in the Far East. The hatches for the retractable bomb racks can be seen under the wing root and nose and tail turrets only are fitted. Taken 25 May 1938 at Rochester.

Flight 1940-12 / Flight

The third production Sunderland I L2160 (four Pegasus XXII), showing the sweep-back on the wing and the outward canting of the engines that resulted from introduction of this modification.

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-08 / F.Adkin - Memoirs of Aircraftsman (8)

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-01 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (2)

Sunderland I L5802 of 204 Squadron pictured in July 1939. It was later lost in a night landing at Alness in January 1943.

Flight 1939-05 / Flight

The stately take-off of a Short Sunderland from Felixstowe under the urge of 4,040 h.p.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-12 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (1)

Evocative view of the prototype Short Sunderland, K4774, landing off Felixstowe in April 1939. The 'boat was delivered to the RAF in April 1938, following MAEE trials, and was struck off RAF charge in 1944.

Flight 1940-02 / Flight

Photo gives an idea of what happens when the four Pegasus XXII's are opened up for take-off.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-02 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (3)

Atmospheric shot taken from a Sunderland during take-off, the 900 h.p. Bristol Pegasus engines going at full chat.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-01 / C.Crowther - Disaster Royal

Flight 1939-04 / Flight

FOR PATROL AND BOMBING: A new Short Sunderland flying boat, several of which type have already been delivered to the R.A.F., taking off for a test flight from the Medway.
The Short Sunderland military flying boat, which is capable of 210 m.p.h., has been developed from the commercial Empire type. The engines are four Pegasus XXIIs.

Flight 1939-01 / Flight

This view of the Sunderland I shows to advantage the shape of the planing bottom with the “knife edge ” rear step.

Flight 1939-01 / Flight Advertisements

Flight 1940-03 / Flight

The Short Sunderland flying boat has done magnificent work over the Atlantic since the beginning of the war. It has four Bristol Pegasus engines.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-12 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (1)

Sunderland I L2160 was one of the first batch of 11 'boats delivered to the RAF between April and August 1938. After serving with 230 Sqn, L2160 ended its days as a maintenance airframe.

Flight 1938-06 / Flight

THE SHORT "SUNDERLAND": 4 "Bristol" Pegasus. The first four-engined monoplane flying boat for the R.A.F. An all-metal, high-wing type, for long-range patrol, reconnaissance and bombing duties. Developed from the "Empire" civil type, and fitted with gun turrets in the nose and stern. Dimensions: span 114 feet, length 85 feet, height 33 feet. No official performance figures are available, but a flight of 1250 miles in 8 hours has been recorded. Design and construction by Short Bros. Ltd.

Flight 1938-07 / Flight

This somewhat surrealistic impression at Ipswich suggests that the Albatross is trying to climb on to the airport roof to escape the militant attentions of the Sunderland and London (flying), Skua and Lysander.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Blackburn Skua / B-24 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937De Havilland Albatross / D.H.91 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1937Saunders-Roe London / A.27 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934Westland Lysander - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-01 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (2)

This 210 Squadron Sunderland I is seen on March 21, 1939 partaking in an aerial escort for the French president’s Channel crossing by steamboat for a visit to the UK.

Flight 1938-06 / Flight

AT THE M.A.E.E.: A Short Sunderland long-distance flying boat (four Pegasus) on test near the Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment, Felixstowe.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-06

Photograph taken on June 3, 1938, shows Short Sunderland I L2160 flying over Felixstowe during fuel jettison tests shortly before delivery to No 210 Sqn

Моделист-Конструктор Гидросамолеты Второй мировой войны / В.Котельников - Гидросамолеты 1939-1945 /Самолеты Второй Мировой войны/ (4)

"Сандерленд" I над Коломбо (Цейлон), начало 1939 г.

Flight 1940-03 / Flight Advertisements

The magnificent Short Sunderland (four Bristol Pegasus XXII) now equipping certain R.A.F. units.

Flight 1939-04 / Flight Advertisements

Flight 1939-04 / Flight

Shorts To-day: The Sunderland, with four Bristol Pegasus XXII engines of 850 h.p. each, a span of 112ft. 9in. and a normal weight of 44,460 lb.
Pre-war photograph of Short Sunderland I L5806, one of a batch of ten Sunderlands delivered to the RAF in late 1938. After service with Nos 228, 210, 228 and 230 Sqns L5806 went missing on July 7, 1942.

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"Сандерленд" в полете над южной Англией, 1938г.

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Второй серийный Sunderland Mk I (L2160) во время испытаний в июне 1938 года. От прототипа он отличается измененной конструкцией крыла и рядом других изменений, внедренных с целью компенсации смещения центра тяжести машины.

Flight 1939-05 / Flight

SUNLIT FAREWELL: A fine impression of one of the Short Sunderlands (taken from a sister machine) escorting the Empress of Australia as she left the shores of England for Canada with the King and Queen on board. H.M.S. Repulse can also be seen.

Flight 1939-03 / Flight

ESCORT: One of the Sunderlands which, with a formation of Ansons, escorted the steamer Cote d'Azur when she brought President Lebrun to England last week. The French escort of destroyers is seen turning back after handing-over to the Royal Navy in mid-Channel.

Flight 1939-10 / Flight

“The activities of the Coastal Command, too have been unremitting and strenuous in the extreme from the first day of war.” Short Sunderlands on patrol.

Flight 1940-08 / Flight

FROM THE ARCTIC TO ALEXANDRIA: The Short Sunderland flying boat, seen here in formation, has been in action over the North Sea, Atlantic and Mediterranean. It has attacked enemy targets with excellent results and the German fighters have learnt to respect the qualities of the air gunners and gun turrets.

Flight 1940-02 / Flight

In the view a Sunderland is seen scrutinising a vessel.

Flight 1939-09 / Flight

Sinking of SS Kensington Court by a German U-boat on September 18, 1939.
One of the two flying boats circling the Kensington Court, looking for the submarine, while the ship’s lifeboat is rowed towards the other flying boat.

Flight 1939-09 / Flight

The ship’s lifeboat approaches one of the flying boats, which has alighted, white the other flying boat keeps watch from the air.

Flight 1938-08 / Flight

Off the coast of Shetland. Off the east coast shoals of herring were seen, but no fishing fleet.

Flight 1938-08 / Flight

A long way from Land’s End. “Across the Pentland Firth we spied John o’ Groats.”

Flight 1938-08 / Flight

One of the first glimpses of land when returning from the coast of Norway was this one of No Ness, Shetland.

Flight 1940-05 / Flight

Flight 1939-06 / Flight

The three Sunderlands from Pembroke Dock changing formation after their fly-past.

Flight 1939-01 / Flight Advertisements

Flight 1940-09 / Flight

"Сандерленд" Mk.I в раннем варианте камуфляжа британской морской авиации, 1941г.
ON ITS LAWFUL OCCASIONS. A Sunderland flying boat of the type which did such good work at Tromso, as described in this week's story of the "War in the Air."

Air Enthusiast 1992-12 / P.MacDougall - Medway Dynasty

Well-weathered 210 Squadron Sunderland I (L2163, the sixth production example) in warpaint, serving with No 210 Squadron early in the war. This photograph shows the open gun positions introduced in the upper rear hull, and the bomb-aiming "V” window extended beneath the nose turret. It served a variety of units until it was sunk in a gale off Stranraer on January 15, 1942, whilst with 228 Squadron.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-01 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (2)

Evocative shot of a 10 Squadron RAAF Sunderland patrolling low over the sea in late 1942.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-03 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (4)

228 Sqn Sunderlands photographed during the British withdrawal from Greece in 1941.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1979-03 / Sunderlands

Another view of KG-F undergoing maintenance in West Africa. The nose turret is fully retracted and two engines have their cowlings off. The twin dorsal gun positions can be seen

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-03 / L.Turner - Throw us a line!

Sunderland Mk I T9040 of 95 Sqn, the subject of this article. On July 2, 1944, T9040 was damaged beyond repair following an engine fire while taxying at Alness, Invergordon.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1979-03 / Sunderlands

T9070, KG-E, another of No.204's boats, anchored off Bathurst. The retracting nose turret which opened up a mooring gallery is clearly visible

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1979-03 / Sunderlands

T9072, KG-F of No.204 Squadron, lashed down in the windy expanses of Reykjavik. Unusually for a Sunderland, it has an individual emblem painted above the nose door.

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-03 / L.Turner - Throw us a line!

Short Sunderlands at Jui in Sierra Leone, West Africa. No 95 Squadron’s Sunderland Is were based here during April and May 1942.

Мировая Авиация 133

Угроза со стороны немецких субмарин, к концу 1940 года действовавших все дальше от своих баз, потребовала создать базы британского Берегового командования на западе Африки, чтобы обеспечить защиту конвоев в этом регионе. Поэтому в январе 1941 года три Sunderland были посланы во Фритаун в Сьерра-Леоне, где из них была сформирована 95-я эскадрилья. Этот снимок базы во Фритауне сделан в 1943 году.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1979-03 / Sunderlands

Maintenance being carried out on Sunderland L5802 (SE-F) of 95 Sqn, which crashed at Alness on January 16, 1943. Behind is Sunderland P9603 (RB-H) of 10 Sqn RAAF. May 1941.

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-03 / L.Turner - Throw us a line!

Some of the crew of T9040 pictured before the towing incident described in these pages.

Flight 1940-10 / Flight

Out of its element: A Short Sunderland of Coastal Command pulled up the slipway for overhaul. This is one of the boats manned by the Royal Australian Air Force.

Air International 1981-09 / ??? - The Sunderland story

A Sunderland I of No 201 Squadron, showing the aerials of the ASV Mk II radar.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1979-03 / Sunderlands

Sunderland стал лучшей британской летающей лодкой времен Второй мировой войны и одной из лучших летающих лодок в мировой истории. Самолеты поступили на вооружение 28 эскадрилий и находились в эксплуатации с 1938 года по 1959 год. Данный Sunderland Mk II принадлежал 201-й эскадрилье.
ZM-W of No.201 Squadron (probably P9622) with ASV radar aerials shows off its camouflage

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-02 / R.Nesbit - What did happen to the Duke of Kent? (2)

Sunderland II W3989 of 228 Sqn on patrol in the Atlantic in early 1942. It was powered by four Bristol Pegasus XVIII engines, each of 1,065 h.p. The squadron letters DQ were retained on the machine. On other Mk IIs, the manually-operated beam guns were replaced by a power-operated turret in the dorsal position.

Мировая Авиация 95

Sunderland Mk II (фото) был выпущен в незначительных количествах, но обладал большим потенциалом по сравнению с предыдущей моделью. К тому же многие Mk II оснащались РЛС ASV Mk II, существенно повысившей эффективность обнаружения вражеских субмарин.

Мировая Авиация 133

На этой тщательно отретушированной цензурой фотографии военного времени (отсутствуют все антенны РЛС ASV Mk II) представлен Sunderland Mk II W3984 из 10-й эскадрильи австралийских ВВС. Обратите внимание на расположение вооружения, характерное для Mk I и ранних Mk II. 10-я эскадрилья RAAF одной из первых получила Sunderland и в годы войны добилась немало побед.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-01 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (2)

Sunderland ZM-O of 201 Sqn on patrol in 1942. The posts forming the "garden fence" were early-type ASV aerials.

Мировая Авиация 95

Самолет W6050 (фото) стал первым представителем новой серии, здесь он изображен перед первым полетом в апреле 1941 года.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-12 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (1)

Sunderland II W3986 of 10 Sqn, photographed in April 1942. Mk IIs were powered by four Pegasus XVIIIs fitted with two-speed superchargers and two-gun dorsal turrets replaced the pair of open K gun mountings of the Mk I.

Air International 1981-09 / ??? - The Sunderland story

A Sunderland II (W3986) . The photograph has been retouched by the wartime censor to obliterate the ASV Mk II and Yagi aerials on the hull and wing, and the FN 7 dorsal turret, usually carried by the Mk II, is not fitted.

Air International 1981-09 / ??? - The Sunderland story

A Sunderland III, in service with No 10 Squadron, RAAF, at Mount Batten, Plymouth, in April 1942. The improved hull of the Mk III is clearly shown.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-12 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (1)

Short Sunderland III W3999 of 10 Sqn, photographed at MAEE Helensburgh in April 1942. The faired main step improved the speed and range of the Mk III. The first Sunderland Mk III made its maiden flight on June 28, 1941.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-02 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (3)

Short Sunderland III W3999 of 10 Sqn, photographed at MAEE Helensburgh in April 1942. The faired main step improved the speed and range of the Mk III. The first Sunderland Mk III made its maiden flight on June 28, 1941.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-03 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (4)

Sunderland III W3999 of 10 Sqn RAAF at the Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment at Helensburgh in Scotland.

Мировая Авиация 133

Этот Sunderland Mk III служил в 230-й эскадрилье после ее возвращения на Дальневосточный ТВД в феврале 1944 года. В следующем году эскадрилью перебросили в Бирму (где был сделан этот снимок) для противодействия японскому судоходству. Обратите внимание на двухцветные кокарды SEAC (Командование в Юго-Восточной Азии) и флажок на киле.

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-03 / L.Turner - Throw us a line!

Sunderland JM671 “Z” of 95 Sqn down with engine trouble at Bathurst in 1944.

Моделист-Конструктор Гидросамолеты Второй мировой войны / В.Котельников - Гидросамолеты 1939-1945 /Самолеты Второй Мировой войны/ (4)

"Сандерленд" III рулит на взлет, октябрь 1944 г.

Моделист-Конструктор Гидросамолеты Второй мировой войны / В.Котельников - Гидросамолеты 1939-1945 /Самолеты Второй Мировой войны/ (4)

"Сандерленд" III в полете над морем. Хорошо видны антенны РЛС ASV Mk.II

Мировая Авиация 107

Sunderland Mk III из 230-й эскадрильи пролетает над Бирмой в конце войны на Дальнем Востоке. Хорошо видно измененное днище этой модификации, уменьшившее лобовое сопротивление на 10% при сохранении других гидродинамических характеристик.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1946 / 03 - All the world's aeroplanes

The Short Sunderland III General Reconnaissance Flying-boat (four Bristol Pegasus XVIII engines).

Air International 1981-09 / ??? - The Sunderland story

После оснащения значительно улучшенной РЛС ASV Mk V/C, размещенной в подкрыльевых обтекателях, лодка Sunderland Mk III сменила индекс на Mk IIIA. Новый радар обладал гораздо меньшим лобовым сопротивлением, чем ASV Mk II.
A Sunderland IIIA in Coastal Command's late wartime finish, with the underwing radomes for ASV Mk VIC

АвиаМастер 2005-08 / А.Харук - "Летающий отель" с глубинными бомбами /Монография/

"Сандерленд" Mk.IIIA в камуфляже "Берегового командования" RAF, 1943г.

Aeroplane Monthly 1999-10 / R.Nesbit - Hunter's Moon /Anti-submarine warfare/ (2)

A Short Sunderland III, with which 10 Sqn RAAF was equipped in 1942, along with Sunderland IIs. The engines were the same as the Mk II but the dorsal turret had been introduced. Squadron code letters were not usually included on Mk IIIs. Perhaps the most important improvement on the Sunderland III was the faired main step which resulted in a saving of ten per cent of air drag without impairing the hydrodynamic performance of the hull.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1946 / 03 - All the world's aeroplanes

The Short Sunderland III General Reconnaissance Flying-boat (four Bristol Pegasus XVIII engines).

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-08 / F.Adkin - Memoirs of Aircraftsman (8)

View through the lavatory window of a Sunderland over the Irish Sea in April 1942. Note the ASV aerial near the wing tip.

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-01 / Personal album

Swinging the lead with anchor at the ready, prior to the beaching.

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-01 / R.Nesbit - What did happen to the Duke of Kent? (1)

A Sunderland III of 228 Sqn.

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-01 / Personal album

On Tuesday, February 22, 1955, on Pancake Day, Flt Lt Donoghue landed Sunderland EJ155 on a heavy swell at Tawau in British North-east Borneo. The port float and the port outer propeller were badly damaged and the aircraft had to be beached whilst repairs were carried out in situ.

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-01 / Personal album

The Sunderland well and truly beached.

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-01 / Personal album

The photograph shows EJ155 beached and propped up with sandbags.

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-01 / Personal album

The view of the damaged float as seen from the inside the Sunderland.

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-01 / Personal album

A breakwater made of sandbags prevented a heavy swell tide from sliding the keel up and down and thus causing damage to the plates.

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-01 / Personal album

Working on the engines. The damaged port propeller has been removed.

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-01 / Personal album

A close look at the support struts after the damaged float has been removed.

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-01 / Personal album

The Sunderland is ready to receive its new float and propeller.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-11 / Personal album. Military

Sunderland III EJ155 beached at Tawau Beach following damage to the port float and port outer propeller after landing in a heavy swell on February 22, 1955.

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-01 / Personal album

Securing the float while the locals put their backs into the job.

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-01 / Personal album

The finished job.

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-01 / Personal album

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-11 / Personal album. Military

Sunderland III EJ155 "U" on the slip following a major service. In the background can be seen the Far East Flying Boat Wing quay.

Aeroplane Monthly 1985-01 / Personal album

The Sunderland was named after Tawau Beach when repairs were completed and finally, on March 7, 1955, the Sunderland returned to Seletar.

Air International 1981-09 / ??? - The Sunderland story

The Sunderland IV prototype MZ269 after introduction of the modified tail unit which was standardised on the production Seaford I.

Мировая Авиация 133

В 1953-1954 годах были поставлены 16 отремонтированных Sunderland Mk 5, ранее принадлежавших британским ВВС (на фото), поступивших на вооружение 5-й эскадрильи на Фиджи и 6-й эскадрильи в Хобсонвилле, Окленд, занимавшихся патрулированием и противолодочными задачами. Также, время от времени, их задействовали для оказания помощи и поисково-спасательных операций, перевозки пассажиров на острова Чатем и чартерных рейсов по запросам Министерства внутренних дел. RNZAF были последним оператором военных Sunderland, которые были окончательно списаны в 1967 году.

Aeroplane Monthly 1998-12 / E.Powles - Spy Spitfires over China /First-hand history/

When presented with a German 60in focal-length lens, the author had it fitted to an F52 camera body, but it was too big for a Spitfire to accommodate. Instead it had to be carried in the starboard gun blister of a Sunderland V like this example, NJ176, which began life as a Mk III and is seen here with 88 Sqn at Kai Tak, Hong Kong. It crashed at Seletar, Singapore, on November 21, 1949.

Air International 1981-09 / ??? - The Sunderland story

После окончания войны 15 GR.Mk V были заняты перевозкой южноафриканских солдат на родину, а затем из них сформировали 35-ю морскую патрульную эскадрилью SAAF (южноафриканские ВВС), базировавшуюся в Конгелла. Летающие лодки использовались SAAF до 1957 года.
One of the 15 Sunderland 5s in service with No 35 Squadron of the South African Air Force, which kept these flying boats in use for some years after the end of the war to fly patrols round the coast of South Africa.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-03 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (4)

Typical scene at a Sunderland's mooring. The aircraft is seen in the bay at Onslow, Western Australia, having just arrived from Singapore on a pioneering flight to the British atomic test site in the Monte Bello Islands in 1952.
This Short Sunderland GR.5 operated from Koggala, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), with No 205 Sgn between 1945 and 1959.

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-12 / Tower Bridge cameos

The Sunderland G.R.V. coded A-A, is SZ576, and it is seen moored at Tower Bridge during Battle of Britain week in September 1954. This aircraft took part in the 1953 RAF operation in support of the British North Greenland Expedition.

Aeroplane Monthly 1999-09 / J.Stroud - A million miles flown /A lifetime of flying/

Short Sunderland 5 SZ576 moored near London’s Tower Bridge on September 19, 1954.

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-12 / Tower Bridge cameos

Short Sunderland V RN270 moored during the 1950 Battle of Britain week.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-02 / E.Hatcher - Sunderland days

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.

Aeroplane Monthly 1977-06 / Personal album

A Short S.25 Sunderland GRV, possibly VB882, of 230 Squadron, Coastal Command, based at Seletar. Previously equipped with Short Singapores, this squadron received its first Sunderlands in June 1938, and operated them until the unit was disbanded on February 28, 1957. Only four months were spent at Singapore: from December 1945 until the squadron returned to the UK.

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-01 / D.Taylor - The Setting of the Sun /First-hand history/

Leaving its tail trolley in the shallows, RN303 heads for the buoy under the power of its two outer engines.

Air Pictorial 1977-01 / J.Stroud - Looking Back at 'Boats

Short Sunderland 5s of No. 230 Squadron. R A.F., at Pembroke Dock, seen from RN290 as it taxied out lor take-off during Exercise "Assess" on 12th October 1951

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-04 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (5)

RAF Sunderlands on Britannia Lake, Greenland during an airlift of stores completed on August 21, 1953. The one in the foreground holed its hull and had to be repaired before takeoff.

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-01 / D.Taylor - The Setting of the Sun /First-hand history/

Two aircraft out at the moorings. Note the mast for the mooring light, a nautical necessity removed before flight.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1946 / 03 - All the world's aeroplanes

The Short Sunderland V General Reconnaissance Flying-boat (four Pratt & Whitney Twin-Wasp engines).

Air Enthusiast 2006-07 / G.Bussy - 'Forgotten' Flying-Boat /Flying-boats and floatplanes/

A Lerwick of 209 Squadron moored at Oban, with Short Sunderlands in the background.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Saunders-Roe Lerwick / S.36 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1938

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-03 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (4)

Typical scene at a Sunderland's mooring.

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-01 / D.Taylor - The Setting of the Sun /First-hand history/

Sunderland RN303 with a crew launch alongside, showing how the propellers were “dressed” with a single top blade vertical to avoid contact with launches or personnel.

Мировая Авиация 142

Sunderland принимали участие в Берлинском воздушном мосту (операция "Plainfare") в 1948 году. Эта летающая лодка Sunderland GR.Mk 5 из 201-й эскадрильи загружается на озере Хафель (Гавел) в Берлине перед обратным рейсом в Финкенвердер на Эльбе. Вывоз продукции из Берлина был важен для поддержки работы городской промышленности в обмен на поставки пищевых продуктов и горючего.

Мировая Авиация 133

Последние подразделения Sunderland Королевских ВВС, базировавшиеся в Британии (201-я и 230-я эскадрильи), были расформированы в 1957 году, но летающие лодки продолжали служить в частях Дальневосточных ВВС (FEAF) до 1959 года. 88-я, 205-я и 209-я эскадрильи базировались в Каи-Так (Гонконг), Коггала (Цейлон) и Селетаре (Сингапур), соответственно, и с 1948 года принимали участие в операции "Firedog" - борьбе с восстанием в Малайе. Сначала они использовались как бомбардировщики, а затем патрулировали над морем в поисках китайских джонок, на которых доставлялись припасы для повстанцев. В 1949 году Sunderland из 88-й эскадрильи приняли участие в так называемом "Инциденте на реке Янцзы", доставив припасы и врача на попавший в ловушку фрегат "Аметист", а затем эвакуировали 121 британского гражданина из Шанхая. Все три эскадрильи FEAF сыграли заметную роль в войне в Корее, когда базируясь в японском Ивакуни, они день и ночь патрулировали побережье.

АвиаМастер 2005-08 / А.Харук - "Летающий отель" с глубинными бомбами /Монография/

Буксировка "Сандерленда" Mk.V английским патрульно-спасательным катером у побережья Малайзии, послевоенный снимок

Авиация и Космонавтика 2012-10 / Знаменательные даты IV квартала 2012г. в области авиации

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-04 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (5)

Sunderland MR.5 RN269 at Iwakuni during Flight assistant editor H. F. King's visit to Korea and Japan with the RAF in 1953.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-05 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (6)

A Seletar-based 205 Squadron Sunderland V takes off in January 1958. The squadron was the last operational flying-boat unit in the RAF, retiring its Sunderlands in May 1959.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1979-03 / Sunderlands

Two Sunderland MR.5s of No.201 Squadron leave creamy wakes on a smooth sea at Pembroke Dock. The squadron operated Sunderlands for no fewer than 17 years, from April 1940 to February 1957.

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-01 / D.Taylor - The Setting of the Sun /First-hand history/

A poor but significant photograph: ML797 makes the RAF’s final Sunderland take-off on May 16, 1959.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-05 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (6)

АвиаМастер 2005-08 / А.Харук - "Летающий отель" с глубинными бомбами /Монография/

"Сандерленд" Mk.V идет на взлет

Авиация и Космонавтика 2017-10 / Знаменательные даты октября в истории авиации

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1947 / All the world's aeroplanes

The Short Sunderland V General Reconnaissance Flying-boat (four 1,200 h.p. Pratt & Whitney Twin-Wasp engines).

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-10 / Personal album. Military

Sunderland V ML817 "Baker X-Ray" over the Pembroke coast and not yet in line with the rest of the formation.

Моделист-Конструктор Гидросамолеты Второй мировой войны / В.Котельников - Гидросамолеты 1939-1945 /Самолеты Второй Мировой войны/ (4)

"Сандерленд" V в полете

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-02 / Short Sunderland N158J/G-BJHS /Preservation Profile/

Sunderland V NZ4108 shortly before delivery to the RNZAF.

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-03 / Personal album. Military

Seen here in 1959, RNZAE Sunderland NZ4108 (ex RAE ML814) was one of a batch of Id reconditioned for the RNZAE at Belfast in 1958 and subsequently flown by 5 MR Sqn at Hobsonville, Auckland Bay, Eiji. NZ4108 later became VH-BRE Islander with Ansett, then Excalibur VIII with Antilles Air Boats, and then G-BJHS Sir Arthur Gouge under the ownership of Edward Hulton. Today the 'boat is registered N814ML to Kermit Weeks in the USA.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1979-03 / Sunderlands

Sunderland MR.5 RN284 of No.201 Squadron, Pembroke Dock, in its white colour scheme with the squadron badge above the entry door under the cockpit

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-12 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (1)

Dramatic shot of 201 Squadron Sunderland GR.5 RN284, flying from Pembroke Dock in November 1955.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-04 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (5)

Sunderland GR.5 SZ567 of 230 Sqn circling over Young Sound on its way to pick up the British North Greenland Expedition.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-10 / Personal album. Military

Another view of Sunderland V ML817, taken from the astrodome of an accompanying Sunderland over the Pembrokeshire coast near St Ann's Head.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-10 / Personal album. Military

Air International 1981-09 / ??? - The Sunderland story

A post-war photograph of a Sunderland V, showing small changes in the engine cowlings and propellers associated with the introduction of Pratt & Whitney engines.

Мировая Авиация 107

По коду "TA" можно идентифицировать эту лодку GR.Mk V. Она принадлежит учебной эскадрилье № 235 Берегового командования RAF, в 1953 году переименованной в эскадрилью учебных гидросамолетов. В отличие от большинства Sunderland Mk V эта машина сохранила надфюзеляжную турель, хотя все ее вооружение было снято по окончании военных действий.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1980 / Encyclopedia of Aviation - Aircraft A-Z - v5

Short Sunderland V.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-03 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (4)

Дольше всех летающие лодки GR.Mk 5 оставались в ВВС Дальнего Востока. Их списали в мае 1959 года по завершении пребывания в Малайе и Корее. Sunderland состоял на вооружении 21 год и потому считался одним из "патриархов" британской авиации.
An RAF Sunderland flies past the aircraft carrier Vengeance on its way back to base at the end of a Mediterranean patrol exercise in the early Fifties.

Air International 2008-07 / R.Gardner - Shorts 100 years on /Industry/

A total of 749 Sunderlands were built at Belfast, Dumbarton, Rochester and Windermere. This Sunderland V of 230 Squadron is seen in its element, protecting the Fleet.

Air International 1981-09 / ??? - The Sunderland story

Sunderland GR Mk 5 NZ4111 serving with No 5 Squadron, RNZAF, operating at Lauthala Bay in Fiji.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1980-04 / Pembroke Dock

A trio of Sunderland MR.5s of No.201 Squadron from Pembroke Dock over the Pembrokeshire coast

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-01 / D.Taylor - The Setting of the Sun /First-hand history/

Last of the dinosaurs: a silhouetted Sunderland over the Straits of Johore during its return from a sortie.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-03 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (4)

SZ567, a Sunderland V, shows off the type's imposing planform in 1955.

Мировая Авиация 234

Sunderland Mk V поступил на вооружение в марте 1944 года и стал последним вариантом. После войны самолет быстро сняли с эксплуатации в Европе, но на Дальнем Востоке машины применялись вплоть до мая 1959 года.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-02 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (3)

Last patrol: Z for Zebra, a Sunderland V which flew Coastal Command’s last convoy escort for the Royal Navy. At 0001 hr on June 4, 1945, 500 miles south-west of Ireland, the order "Cease Patrol" was received.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-11 / Personal album. Military

Aerial view of Singapore taken from a Sunderland during a flypast in April 1956. The back end of Sunderland V RN299 may be seen at top right.

Air Pictorial 1977-01 / J.Stroud - Looking Back at 'Boats

Left: Shadowing a "raider" (the fast minelayer H.M.S. "Apollo") in the Western Approaches on 14th October 1951 during Exercise "Assess". The Sunderland is SZ567 Right: "Apollo" at close quarters, from Sunderland SZ567. These ships could do 40 knots

АвиаМастер 2005-08 / А.Харук - "Летающий отель" с глубинными бомбами /Монография/

"Сандерленд" Mk.V в белой послевоенной окраске

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-10 / Personal album. Military

Sunderland V JM718, captained by Fg Off Nicholas and flying over Pembrokshire. The photograph was taken by Mr Leeks from the astrodome of Sunderland V PP163.

Мировая Авиация 133

С 1951 по 1954 годы Sunderland Королевских ВВС, включая этот Mk 5 из 230-й эскадрильи, часто появлялись на озере Британия в Гренландии, поставляя припасы для английской научной экспедиции.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-05 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (6)

Sunderland V PP112 of 205 Sqn flying over the Straits of Johore in January 1958.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-03 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (4)

Another view of Sunderland V SZ567, this time frightening some children, probably during its tour of RAF stations for Battle of Britain "At Home" Day displays in 1955.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-06 / P.Heath - The Calshot ploughman

Short Sunderland GR5 JM718 over Mt Batten, Plymouth, in October 1954. This aircraft was on the strength of 235 OCU at Calshot, and is seen here during an exercise staged by the RAF Marine Branch Rescue Centre.

Air Pictorial 1977-01 / J.Stroud - Looking Back at 'Boats

One of No. 201 Squadron's Sunderland 5s alighting at Sullom Voe during Exercise "Mainbrace"

Aeroplane Monthly 1997-03 / Personal album. Military

RNZAF Sunderland NZ4113 flying (just) before a crowd of 150,()()() at the opening of Wellington Airport at Rongotai, New Zealand, on October 2, 1959. Seconds later the keel made contact with the runway and sparks literally flew!

Air Pictorial 1977-11

Above Short Sunderland V ML824 on display outside the R.A.F. Museum, Hendon

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-11 / Personal album. Military

Sunderland V PP137 is brought ashore for compass swinging. While the engines are being started the front gunner aligns his guns on a target tc check harmonisation.

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-01 / D.Taylor - The Setting of the Sun /First-hand history/

After major servicing, ML797 undergoes engine runs on the pan, the area in which most of the aircraft were destined to end their days. This was the RAF’s last flying Sunderland; initially earmarked for preservation, it was scrapped in mid-1959.

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-01 / D.Taylor - The Setting of the Sun /First-hand history/

Bristling with machine-guns, the Sunderland was nicknamed "The Flying Porcupine" by the Germans from the outbreak of World War Two. In its later operational years, though, with no aerial opposition to contend with in the Malayan Emergency, the aircraft’s turrets were armed only for display purposes, as seen here on RN270 "K” at Seletar Open Day in August 1958. The Lindholme survival gear, seen on the port bomb rack in this instance, was usually stowed on the starboard bomb rack. Note the fixed forward-firing guns in the nose of the hull.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1978-01

A Sunderland GR.5 of No.230 Squadron undergoing maintenance at Pembroke Dock

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-03 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (4)

SZ567 again, this time in quieter mood.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-11 / Personal album. Military

The official 205/209 Squadron Far East Flying Boat Wing photograph, taken in June 1955. Where are they now? If you are in this photograph we would like to hear from you. No 205 Sqn first received Sunderlands, Mk Vs, in June 1945. They remained in service with 205 until May 1959, when they were replaced by Shackleton MR.IAs.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-05 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (6)

Sunderland V SZ677 of 230 Squadron being launched from the slipway at Pembroke Dock, where the squadron was disbanded on February 28, 1957.

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-08 / F.Adkin - Memoirs of Aircraftsman (8)

Short Sunderland V RN299 Squadron at Pembroke Dock in 1950.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-11 / Personal album. Military

Sunderland V “N” beached - it missed the slipway when being taken out of the water for servicing. Ten Sunderlands were based at Seletar, and one aircraft was always kept in a state of readiness for air/sea search during the terrorist campaign in Malaya.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1980-04 / Pembroke Dock

Sunderland MR.5 SZ567 of No.230 Squadron undergoing maintenance at Pembroke Dock

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-01 / D.Taylor - The Setting of the Sun /First-hand history/

Looking spick and span after a major service, RN303 rests on its beaching gear before relaunch.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-11 / Personal album. Military

Sunderland NJ191 “W" leaving the hangar after a major service. Built by Short & Harland as a Mk III, NJ191 was later converted to a Mk V.

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-05 / Personal album. Military

88 Squadron Sunderland GR.5 RN297 beached for servicing at RAF Kai Tak in November 1947. Later this squadron was to fly the RAF’s first operational sorties of the Korean War.

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-01 / D.Taylor - The Setting of the Sun /First-hand history/

“Watercrew” remove the tail trolley of PP127 “L” after launching. That wickedly positioned antenna caused more than one injury on the squadron.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1986-02 / Austers with boots on

The modified beaching legs later used. Note the water rudders and the eyes on the noses of the floats for towing. In the background is Sunderland ML750

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Taylorcraft Auster - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-05 / M.Oakey - Grapevine

Two weeks before opening day, and still lots to be done... This was the scene in the RAF Museum's Battle of Britain Hall at Hendon on March 29, 1990, where preparations for the new Battle of Britain Experience exhibition were reaching fever pitch. It will have opened by the time this issue is published, and will be well worth a visit. Seen here are Sunderland ML824 - part of the Battle of the Atlantic section - and the museum's recently-rebuilt V1 which had just been hoisted into the rafters.

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-01 / News Spotlight

Newly-restored Supermarine Seagull A2-4 of the Royal Australian Air Force, is displayed alongside Sunderland V ML824, which has come indoors at last.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Supermarine Walrus/Seagull V - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1933

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-01 / C.Crowther - Disaster Royal

Flight 1940-01 / Flight

ON PATROL: One of the many Short Sunderland flying boats (four Bristol Pegasus} which are rendering such excellent service in keeping watch of the seas. This machine is the largest used by the R.A.F., its wing span being 112 ft.

Air International 1981-09 / ??? - The Sunderland story

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-10 / Personal album. Military

Sunderland Vs of Nos 230 and 201 Sqns practice their formation flying on August 4, 1955. The CO of 230 Sqn, Sqn Ldr Stavert, leads in PP163. To his left is JM718 and to the right is ML817 with SZ560 bringing up the rear of the box. Four Sunderlands of 201 Sqn follow - SZ575, VB889, PP117 and SZ576. No 201 Sqn took delivery of its first Sunderlands (Mk Is) in April 1940 and continued to fly various marks of the 'boat until 1957. No 230 Sqn, the first RAF squadron to receive Sunderlands, took delivery of its Mk Is in 1938 and continued to operate the type until 1957.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-10 / M.Hardy - All the Queen's forces

Sunderlands

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-10 / Personal album. Military

The Sunderland formation keeping close together over the Pembrokeshire coast.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-10 / Personal album. Military

On another occasion in August 1955 - Sunderlands of 201 Sqn break for landing over RAF Pembroke Dock.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-02 / E.Hatcher - Sunderland days

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

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1982-04 / What's in a name

Flying boats were named after coastal towns and seaports. A Sunderland and London illustrate this classification.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Saunders-Roe London / A.27 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1934

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-05 / Personal album. Military

A Chinese National Airways DC-4 over Hong Kong Bay in November 1947. In the bay are Sunderlands of 88 Sqn, which was equipped with GR.5s from September 1946 until 1954. The squadron used them for shipping and anti-piracy patrols.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Douglas DC-4 / C-54 / R5D Skymaster - СШАUSA - 1942

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1980-04 / Pembroke Dock

Increasing numbers of aircraft required more concrete hardstanding areas and a Ruston-Bucyrus prepares space for the concrete-mixers. Behind is Sunderland W3991 of No. 228 Squadron,, August 1943

АвиаМастер 2003-02 / М.Жирохов, А.Котлобовский - Небесные войны Индонезии /Горячая точка/ (1)

Тяжелые четырехмоторные летающие лодки Шорт "Сандерленд" оказались для англичан как нельзя кстати в Индонезии, где на большинстве островов нет сухопутных аэродромов.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-11 / Personal album. Military

Changing a propeller on an outboard engine, on water, in May 1955.

Мировая Авиация 133

Работницы женской вспомогательной службы ВВС (WAAF) проводят техническое обслуживание двигателей Bristol у самолета Берегового командования. Мощность силовой установки Sunderland считалась недостаточной вплоть до появления модификации Mk V.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-02 / E.Hatcher - Sunderland days

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.

АвиаМастер 2005-08 / А.Харук - "Летающий отель" с глубинными бомбами /Монография/

Глубинные бомбы на выдвижной подвеске "Сандерленда"

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-01 / R.Nesbit - What did happen to the Duke of Kent? (1)

The bomb carriages under the wings of a Sunderland, photographed at the RAF Museum. They could be moved to these outboard positions through doors in the hull either by an electrical mechanism or manually. These examples are anti-submarine bombs, which were replaced early in the war by 250lb depth-charges specially developed for aircraft use.

Мировая Авиация 116

Субмарина, атакованная летающей лодкой Sunderland Берегового командования, в Бискайском заливе. Камера запечатлела момент фатального попадания глубинной бомбы.

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-01 / R.Nesbit - What did happen to the Duke of Kent? (1)

The Kangaroo mascot on Sunderland III W4026, coded M, of 228 Sqn.

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-05 / P.Jarrett - Grapevine

Solent ZK-AMO and Sunderland NZ4115 dominate the line-up at New Zealand's Museum of Transport and Technology, Auckland.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Short Seaford / Solent / S.45 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1944

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-07 / T.Jones - Aquila Airways

Aquila boats undergoing maintenance at Hamble. Solent 4 G-ANYI Awatere, complete with spinners, stands in front of Sunderland 3 G-AGER Hadfield.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Short Seaford / Solent / S.45 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1944

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / J.Stroud - Short Sunderland /Post-war propliners/

BOAC’s Hythe G-AGEU Hampshire after passing to Aquila Airways.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-04 / ??? - BOAC's Hythe class Sunderlands

G-AGEW Hanwell out of the water with its nose turret retracted

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / J.Stroud - Short Sunderland /Post-war propliners/

BOAC Short Sunderland III G-AGHW in wartime camouflage at Rod-el-Farag, Cairo.
BOAC Hythe G-AGHW "Hamilton" at moorings before its fatal crash into high ground on the Isle of Wight 19.11.47. Previously Sunderland III ML725 it served as OQ-ZC with RAF Transport Cmd.
The photo shows G-AGHW as a Sunderland III in 1943. Ordered as a GR.III ML725, it was completed to wartime civil standards and received its CofA on 4.9.43. Repainted in RAF colours as ML725 code W in 1.44, it was converted to Hythe standards in early 1945 without camouflage and given code OQZC and a blue/gold Speedbird on the nose. It reverted to full civil guise as G-AGHW "Hamilton" in 3.46. The crash at Newport, IoW on 19.11.47 occured during a positioning flight from Hythe to Poole.
Flight November 27th, 1947 *p.617 - A BOAC Hythe crashed near Newport, low on November 20th on a positioning flight between Hythe and Poole. First Officer G K Whitefoot was killed, three injured.
F: 27.11.47 p.617: The BOAC Hythe was Sunderland III G-AGHW "Hamilton", which crashed on 19.11.47 on Brightstone Down, IoW, when positioning to Poole to operate the Singapore service.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1946 / 03 - All the world's aeroplanes

The Short Sunderland Civil Transport Flying-boat (four Bristol Pegasus engines).

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-04 / R.Sherren - By Speedbird to Sydney

Hythe Class Sunderland G-AGHX Harlequin on the slipway at BOAC's maintenance base at Hythe in late 1946.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / J.Stroud - Short Sunderland /Post-war propliners/

The Hythe class Sunderland G-AGHZ as Hawkesbury.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-04 / R.Sherren - By Speedbird to Sydney

G-AGIA Haslemere landing at Southampton.
Hythe Class Sunderland G-AGIA Haslemere about to touch down, probably in the Solent.

Мировая Авиация 133

Sunderland Mk III G-AGIA авиакомпании BOAC начинал службу в британских ВВС и имел номер ML728, пока в июле 1943 года его не передали для перевозки пассажиров и почты в Западной Африке, Индии и (после победы над Японией) Бирме. Для эксплуатации на этих маршрутах переделали 24 летающие лодки, демонтировав с них вооружение и другое военное оборудование и оснастив сиденьями для пассажиров.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-04 / R.Sherren - By Speedbird to Sydney

Short Hythe Class Sunderland G-AGJJ Henley takes off past Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour, bound for India.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-04 / ??? - BOAC's Hythe class Sunderlands

The as yet unnamed G-AGJJ Henley seen taking off from Poole.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-04 / R.Sherren - By Speedbird to Sydney

Hythe Class Sunderland G-AGJJ, named Henley, taking off from Poole Harbour, with Brownsea Island in the background. This 'boat later passed to Aquila Airways and was scrapped at Hamble in January 1952.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-04 / ??? - BOAC's Hythe class Sunderlands

G-AGJK Howard, during routine maintenance at Hythe.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / J.Stroud - Short Sunderland /Post-war propliners/

BOAC’s Sunderland III G-AGJM after being converted to Hythe class Hythe.

Мировая Авиация 234

Данный Sunderland Mk III стал первым, прошедшим после войны переоборудование в компании BOAC в полноценный гражданский авиалайнер, и получил название Hythe.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-04 / ??? - BOAC's Hythe class Sunderlands

Flagship of the BOAC Hythe fleet was G-AGJM Hythe, seen here with a launch alongside.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-04 / R.Sherren - By Speedbird to Sydney

Passengers offloading from one of the early Hythe services - possibly during wartime.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / J.Stroud - Short Sunderland /Post-war propliners/

G-AGJM Hythe with nose turret fairing slid aft for mooring.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-04 / ??? - BOAC's Hythe class Sunderlands

G-AGJN Hudson taxiing across Poole Harbour with Brownsea Island in the background.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-04 / R.Sherren - By Speedbird to Sydney

BOAC Hythe Class Sunderland G-AGJN Hudson on arrival in Poole Harbour, circa 1947.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-04 / R.Sherren - By Speedbird to Sydney

On a dull grey day at Poole Harbour, Dorset in 1946 two BOAC Hythe Class Sunderlands are on the water. One, G-AGJN Hudson, has just arrived from India and the BOAC launch is on its way to join others already by the boat to collect the passengers.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-04 / R.Sherren - By Speedbird to Sydney

Two views of the launch alongside Hudson moments before the passengers step out into the comparative chill of an English summer.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-04 / R.Sherren - By Speedbird to Sydney

Hythe Class Sunderland G-AGJN again, moored out in Poole Harbour. In 1949 'JN was sold to Aquila Airways and was damaged beyond repair at Madeira in 1953.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-07 / T.Jones - Aquila Airways

Short Sunderland 3 G-AGJN Hudson, seen here off Madeira, was written off after a collision at Funchal on January 21, 1953.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-04 / ??? - BOAC's Hythe class Sunderlands

G-AGJO Honduras was damaged beyond repair when it broke away from its moorings at Hythe after being struck by an unknown vessel.

Aeroplane Monthly 1992-01 / Personal album. Civil

BOAC’s Short S.25 Sunderland G-AGJO Hythe on the step at Augusta en route for Cairo in 1945. Named Honduras, 'JO was lost at its moorings at Hyde on February 21, 1949.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-04 / ??? - BOAC's Hythe class Sunderlands

G-AGKW Hotspur moored in Poole Harbour.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-04 / ??? - BOAC's Hythe class Sunderlands

An aerial view of BOAC's Hythe flying boat headquarters and maintenance base, taken in 1946. The passenger terminal moved to Hythe from Poole on March 31, 1948. Hythe Hotspur moored to the pontoons.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-04 / ??? - BOAC's Hythe class Sunderlands

G-AGKY Hungerford during a flypast at the 1946 Farnborough air show.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-04 / R.Sherren - By Speedbird to Sydney

BOAC Hythe Class Sunderland G-AGKY Hungerford takes a close look at the Pyramids at Cairo, circa 1947. In January 1949 'KY was sold to Aquila Airways.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-04 / ??? - BOAC's Hythe class Sunderlands

G-AGLA Hunter undergoing routine engine maintenance at Hythe.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / J.Stroud - Short Sunderland /Post-war propliners/

Sunderland III EJ156 at Belfast after conversion to airline standard for CAUSA. G-AGWW became CX-AFA.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-04 / ??? - BOAC's Hythe class Sunderlands

G-AHEO Halstead was used by BOAC during the war as a trainer.

Aeroplane Monthly 1974-01 / Demilitarised

Short Sunderland 3 G-AHER, ex PP142, in the livery of BOAC, high and dry at Poole in the late 1940s. This was a freighter complete with war-time bomb doors and with a minimum of windows. It was finally broken up in January 1952, probably at Hamworthy.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-04 / ??? - BOAC's Hythe class Sunderlands

G-AHER Helmsdale landed on the River Zambesi, above Victoria Falls, on a proving flight for the Solent-operated Johannesburg route on December 11, 1947.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-04 / R.Sherren - By Speedbird to Sydney

Cairo, Egypt in 1946, where the contrast in weather is like entering another world. A launch noses out on the Nile to collect passengers from a recently-arrived BOAC Sunderland.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-04 / R.Sherren - By Speedbird to Sydney

Unloading passengers’ possessions from the launch at Rod El Faraq, Cairo. Note the short shadows thrown by the high sun.

Air-Britain Archive 1984-01 / 6 - Uruguay (CX-) /Complete Civil Registers/ (5)

The second Sunderland for CAUSA was CX-AKF shown here at anchor. Clearly visible is the faired-over nose turret involving less structural change and expense than other versions. In CAUSA service the Sunderland III carried 45 passengers on two decks.

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-02 / J.Corlett - Short conversions

CX-AKR Capitan Bosio Lanza, was a Sunderland V conversion for the Campania Aeronautica Uruguayana SA.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / J.Stroud - Short Sunderland /Post-war propliners/

Trans Oceanic Airways Sunderland III VH-AKO Australis on the lagoon at Lord Howe Island.

Air Pictorial 1961-12

The Sunderland in French Navy markings with the code 50.S.9

Мировая Авиация 133

Флотилия 7FE морской авиации Франции была сформирована в Дакаре, Сенегал, в конце 1 945 года на базе 343-й эскадрильи британских ВВС (подразделение ВВС "Свободной Франции"), Позднее у Великобритании были закуплены дополнительные самолеты, последний из которых был списан в конце 1960 года.
No more Sunderland GR Mk. 5s for major overhaul are expected at Short Bros. & Harland. Belfast. The last one (RN284) of the French Navy's seventeen departed from Queen's Island in late December, The R.N.Z.A.F., also, has sixteen GR Mk. 5s.

Aeroplane Monthly 1986-01 / 1986 UK Aircraft Collections and Museums Guide

Short Sunderland V ML824.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1979-03 / Sunderlands

ML824 comes home from Lanveoc-Poulmic on 24 March 1961, escorted by Shackletons

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Avro Shackleton / Type 696 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1949

Air International 1981-09 / ??? - The Sunderland story

Sunderland 5 NJ190 of the Aeronavale.

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-04 / Skywriters /Readers' letters/

French Aeronavale Sunderland 5 ML778, with mooring drogue deployed from the underwing hatch, arrives at Short Bros & Harland’s works at Queen’s Island, Belfast, in October 1955. The first of 15 Mk Vs delivered to the Aeronavale, in early 1952, it was returning home for major servicing and overhaul.

Air Pictorial 1956-05

Still engaged in Marine Reconnaissance duties with R.A.F. Coastal Command, plus the Royal New Zealand and South African Air Forces, the Short Sunderland M.R. Mk. 5 is also in service with the French Navy on anti-submarine duties. A number of Mk.5 Sunderlands were delivered to l'Aeronavale in 1952. At the end of last year these French Sunderlands were ferried back to Short Brothers & Harland at Queen's Island, Belfast, Northern Ireland, for major servicing and overhaul. Piloted on this occasion by Capitaine Pillet, this Sunderland M. R. Mk.5 (ML778) is seen here tying up in the Musgrave Channel.

Air Pictorial 1977-11

Sunderland ML796 shown in French Navy colours as "50S-3" when on display at La Baule

Air International 1981-09 / ??? - The Sunderland story

One of the four Sunderlands used post-war for experimental purposes was the Mk V PP151 with the fin and rudder of the Short S.A.4 Sperrin jet bomber. The final Sperrin tail differed slightly from this one.

Aviation Historian 17 / P.Vabre - Paper Trails in the Sky

The Short Bros factory at Rochester, Kent, photographed in November 1937 by Australian Civil Aviation Branch (CAB) aeronautical engineer R.S. "Russell" Robinson. Having its final touches applied in the centre of the photo is Qantas Empire Flying Boat VH-ABB Coolangatta, with an early production Sunderland Mk I to the left.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Short Empire / S.23 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-01 / D.Taylor - The Setting of the Sun /First-hand history/

Sunderlands undergo major servicing in the second-line hangar, Seletar, 1958.

Flight 1938-06 / Flight

Some aspects of the new Short Sunderland flying boat: the nose.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-11 / Personal album. Military

Left, Aircraftsmen Ford, Fenton and King working on an engine change at China Bay. The Sunderland V was powered by four 1,200 h.p. Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp R-1830s.
Right, more activity around another Twin Wasp following removal of the three-bladed propeller.

Flight 1938-06 / Flight

Some aspects of the new Short Sunderland flying boat: tail gun turrets.

Flight 1939-01 / Flight

The tale of a Sunderland.

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-01 / D.Taylor - The Setting of the Sun /First-hand history/

Bristling with machine-guns, the Sunderland was nicknamed "The Flying Porcupine" by the Germans from the outbreak of World War Two. In its later operational years, though, with no aerial opposition to contend with in the Malayan Emergency, the aircraft’s turrets were armed only for display purposes, as seen here on RN270 "K” at Seletar Open Day in August 1958.

Flight 1940-07 / Flight

Some idea of the size of the tail surfaces can be gained from this picture of an aircraftman cleaning down the fin.

Flight 1940-02 / Flight

A Sunderland sergeant demonstrates how to hold an F24 camera, with arms held free so as not to rest on any part of the aircraft.
A Sunderland sergeant with F24 aerial camera - presumably photographing fish!
A sergeant demonstrating oblique photography. We use the expression "demonstrating" advisedly, because quite obviously the boat is on the water, and the sergeant would hardly be likely to waste good photographic material on pieces of driftwood.

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-02 / R.Nesbit - What did happen to the Duke of Kent? (2)

Мировая Авиация 133

Кабина Sunderland была относительно просторной и обеспечивала хороший обзор пилотам. Закрытые кнопки на штурвале пилота (слева) обеспечивали сброс бомб и огонь из четырех носовых пулеметов.

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-01 / D.Taylor - The Setting of the Sun /First-hand history/

The Sunderland’s “front office” was state-of-the-art in 1939. The attachment just visible on the left of the pilot’s control wheel combines a shielded trigger for the bomb release and camera and a radio transmit button.

Flight 1939-01 / Flight

The design of the pilot's enclosure on the Sunderland is generally similar to that on the Empire boat. The layout of controls is likewise similar, though items of equipment impart a military - or perhaps naval - air.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-01 / C.Crowther - Disaster Royal

The flight deck of a Short Sunderland

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-01 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (2)

1939 photograph of a 201 Sqn Sunderland flight deck taken during the escort flight for the French President's visit to the UK. The cylinders in the rack behind the second pilot are Very cartridges, not cans of booze.

Flight 1939-04 / Flight

The Short Sunderland (four Bristol Pegasus XXII) offers - on two floors - plenty of home comforts for its crew. These interior views were taken by Flight's chief photographer during the escort flight for the French President’s visit. This one shows a control cabin view (the cylinders in the rack are Very cartridges)

Мировая Авиация 116

Кабина Sunderland из 10-й (австралийской) эскадрильи, базировавшейся в Маунт Баттене, Плимут. В 1942 году к 10-й эскадрилье присоединилась еще одна австралийская противолодочная эскадрилья Sunderland - 466-я.

Flight 1940-02 / Flight

A second pilot signalling with an Aldis lamp

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-05 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (6)

View of a Sunderland cockpit. The wireless operator's desk can be seen at near left; the navigator's station was at near right. The cylinders at right are Very pistol cartridges.

Aeroplane Monthly 1982-12 / P.Jarrett - Grapevine

A reunion of Imperial Airways and BOAC flying boat aircrew was held aboard Edward Hulton’s Sunderland in the Thames on the night of September 24, 1982, when the guest of honour was "Pathfinder" AVM Don Bennett. Seen on the flight deck are, left, Denis Whitham, who flew the Golden Hind, and, right, John Pascoe, who learned to fly in the Volunteer Reserve before the war.

Aeroplane Monthly 1984-02 / Plane Crazy

“Say again Sunderland, your last transmission sounded very husky”. A Sunderland of 230 Squadron, one of five used on the 1954 British North Greenland Expedition. The co-pilot is at least dressed for the part.

Air Pictorial 1977-01 / J.Stroud - Looking Back at 'Boats

A submarine, with the Norwegian coast near Bremanger behind, seen from the cockpit of No. 201 Squadron Sunderland RN273 during Exercise "Mainbrace", September 1952.

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-02 / R.Nesbit - What did happen to the Duke of Kent? (2)

The variation setting corrector for a distant-reading gyro-magnetic compass.

Flight 1940-07 / Flight

In the nose, beneath the retractable gun turret, is situated the bomb-aimer's position. To be able to sit comfortably and have plenty of room must have a good effect on results.

Flight 1940-07 / Flight

The navigator in a Sunderland, seated at his chart table. A compass is fitted on a bracket at the back of the table and a Dalton Computor (spelt with an "o") is by his left hand.
The navigator's position is on the top deck to the rear of the pilots. There is plenty of table and drawer space for maps and instruments.

Flight 1939-04 / Flight

The Short Sunderland (four Bristol Pegasus XXII) offers - on two floors - plenty of home comforts for its crew. These interior views were taken by Flight's chief photographer during the escort flight for the French President’s visit. This one shows the navigator at work

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-01 / D.Taylor - The Setting of the Sun /First-hand history/

The navigator’s station was on the port side of the upper deck.

Flight 1939-06 / Flight

INDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY: Some interesting close-ups secured recently by a Flight photographer: Sunderland wireless operator

Flight 1939-04 / Flight

The Short Sunderland (four Bristol Pegasus XXII) offers - on two floors - plenty of home comforts for its crew. These interior views were taken by Flight's chief photographer during the escort flight for the French President’s visit. This one shows a member of the crew handling a drogue from the galley hatch (note the homely kettle and teapot)

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-01 / C.Crowther - Disaster Royal

The view through a starboard window of a Sunderland.

Flight 1939-04 / Flight

The Short Sunderland (four Bristol Pegasus XXII) offers - on two floors - plenty of home comforts for its crew. These interior views were taken by Flight's chief photographer during the escort flight for the French President’s visit. This one shows a glimpse through a window

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / J.Stroud - Short Sunderland /Post-war propliners/

One of the Hythe class cabins with upper bunk stowed.

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-04 / R.Sherren - By Speedbird to Sydney

Flying-boat comfort in the Forties was second to none.

Flight 1940-02 / Flight

A welcome break during this cold weather. The crew of a Short Sunderland flying boat enjoy a hot meal, cooked on board.

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-01 / D.Taylor - The Setting of the Sun /First-hand history/

In-flight catering, Sunderland style; cuisine by HP.

Flight 1940-07 / Flight

In the pantry. Even in the best of flying boats "washing up" still has to be done. The container behind the cook's head holds a supply of drinking water.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-01 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (2)

There was no shortage of space in the Sunderland. In this view looking forward, the flight deck is just visible at top centre. Access to the flight deck and midships hatches was via the ladder at left.

Flight 1940-01 / Flight

LEBENSRAUM: The Short Sunderland long-range flying boat (four Bristol Pegasus XXII engines) is the largest and most capacious machine in service. The type, the interior of which is illustrated here, has done magnificent service far out to sea. Sunderlands form the equipment of the first Australian squadron to operate with the R.A.F.

Flight 1939-01 / Flight

An impressive view taken from the rear gangway showing how the hull is divided into two decks. The formation of the structure is also in evidence.

Мировая Авиация 133

Этот снимок интерьера Sunderland Mk I позволяет оценить внушительный объем корпуса машины, имевшего двухпалубную компоновку

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-02 / R.Nesbit - What did happen to the Duke of Kent? (2)

The master unit of the distant-reading gyro-magnetic compass, suspended in the rear of the Sunderland’s hull, where it was far less affected by magnetic deviation from metal on the flight deck.

Flight 1940-02 / Flight

The two midships manually-trained guns are Vickers Ks and this photo shows them manned by their gunners.

Flight 1940-02 / Flight

On look-out in a Short Sunderland. The gun positions serve also when photographs are being taken.

Flight 1940-02 / Flight

The modern Nash and Thompson power-driven turret with four Browning guns in the tail of a Short Sunderland flying boat.

Flight 1940-09 / Flight Advertisements

Aeroplane Monthly 1995-08

The fuselage of the RAF Museum's Short Sunderland V, ML824, on the final leg of its journey from Pembroke Dock to Hendon, on March 22, 1971. Built at Belfast for the RAF in 1944 as a Sunderland III, ML824 spent its latter operational years with the French Aeronavale until it was withdrawn from service in 1960. It was presented to the Sunderland Trust and flown to Pembroke Dock on March 24, 1961. Ten years later it was taken by ship to Dagenham, Essex, and from there was transported by road to Hendon, where it was displayed outside the RAF Museum before being moved into the Battle of Britain Museum.

Air Pictorial 1977-11

Sunderland ML796 shown in French Navy colours as "50S-3" in pieces during its journey to Duxford in 1976

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-05 / M.Oakey - Grapevine

Short Sunderland ML796 under restoration at Duxford

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-11 / M.Oakey - Grapevine

The IWM's Short Sunderland, ML796, now has its wings on. It is seen in Duxford's Superhangar on September 1, 1987.

Мировая Авиация 77

К началу войны четыре эскадрильи британских ВВС были вооружены самолетами Sunderland - две находились в Великобритании и по одной - на Дальнем Востоке и в Египте. В последнем случае речь идет о 228-й эскадрилье которой принадлежит и запечатленный здесь Sunderland - его в бухте Калафраны на Мальте 27 апреля 1941 года подбили пилоты Bf 109E. Расположение Мальты на пересечении морских путей, проходивших через Средиземное море, делало этот остров важным стратегическим объектом и предметом постоянных схваток.

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-12 / P.Lamboit - Images of War (2)

A 202 Squadron Sunderland lies burning in Kalafrana Harbour following an enemy air attack. The Photo Section was only a few hundred yards away.

Aeroplane Monthly 2001-09

The beached Short Sunderland GR.5 at Suma Bay, Hainan Island, in February 1946. Note the port float bent up almost vertically behind the wing. This photograph was taken by the aircraft's skipper.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1990-04 / Picture pages

Mr.L.Harvey enlarged a couple of small prints taken by Mr.L.R.Wright in 1945 showing Sunderlands at Jui. Four were scuttled off Cape Sierra Leone in June 1945 (DV959, WK582, ML859, ML863). Why, since seven others were SOC at Jui at the same time?

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-02 / E.Hatcher - Sunderland days

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

Aeroplane Monthly 1989-02 / E.Hatcher - Sunderland days

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.

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-01 / D.Taylor - The Setting of the Sun /First-hand history/

“Mike”, SZ572, became a donor of spares to the remainder of the squadron, a fate which befell all of the Sunderlands until the scrapman finished the job.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-11 / Personal album. Military

Sunderland JM667, built as a Mk III and converted to a Mk V, put out to grass having been stripped of all reusable parts.

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-01 / D.Taylor - The Setting of the Sun /First-hand history/

The remains of Seletar’s Sunderland “Kipper Fleet” following the type’s withdrawal from service.

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-09 / Skywriters

With reference to the article “The Calshot Ploughman” in the June issue of Aeroplane, I enclose a photograph (shown) showing severe damage to “L” of Flying Boat Training Squadron at Pembroke back in 1954/1955, sustained during a landing on a buoy!

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1979-03 / Sunderlands

Sunderland N9048 falls victim to a Luftwaffe oil bomb, 27 November 1940

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1985-01 / RAF write-offs 1954

One that got away with it was RN271 of No.201 Squadron. After hitting a rock and sinking at St.Peter Port, Guernsey, on 15 September 1954, she was refloated and not struck off charge until 30 September 1957
The photograph has turned out not to be RN271 but PP122! Just how the photo acquired the former serial number is not clear. It was, in fact, struck off charge on 15 September 1954, the same day as it suffered its taxying accident and foundered. Once the tide had gone out, it was beached but as the Sunderland was going out of service and a number of aircraft were in store and available as a replacement, it was not worth while to repair PP122. Our thanks to Keith James of Guernsey for pointing this out.

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1979-03 / Sunderlands

RN288 of No.201 Squadron crashed on landing in the open sea off Eastbourne, Sussex on 4 June 1955 while visiting a Royal Air Force Association conference in the town. The boat sank and four of the crew drowned

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1986-01 / RAF write-offs 1955

RN288 of No.201 Squadron towed into the beach at Eastbourne, Sussex, 4.6.55

Air-Britain Aeromilitaria 1994-04

The ramp at Kalafrana has been the background for many photographs of RAF marine aircraft between the wars but this photograph shows a different picture after numerous raids. A land mine landed left centre and wrecked the hangar and a parked Sunderland. One three-bladed propeller can be discerned on the left and various bits of the boat on the right.

Air Pictorial 1999-07

Corgi’s Aviation Archive continues to expand with the second half-year release programme delivering yet more types for model aircraft collectors. In what is believed to be the first time ever in die-cast, the Aviation Archive includes three versions of the Short Sunderland flying-boat (shown), supplemented by a second newcomer, the de Havilland Comet jet airliner. A Hythe Class and an Australian-operated Mk III will be optional models of the basic Sunderland Mk V, while Dan-Air and the RAF will be the optional liveries for the Comet model.1

Air International 1987-11 / Model enthusiast

Among the many superb models to he seen at the National Contest of the US IPMS held in Washington. DC, in July 1987, were the 1/72nd scale Halifax B VII and Sunderland, the former taking first place in the large propeller-driven aircraft category in this scale.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Handley Page Halifax / H.P.57 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

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Sunderland Mk II T9087 принадлежал 201-й эскадрилье Берегового командования, с сентября 1941 года по март 1944 года базировавшейся на озере Лох-Ирн в Северной Ирландии. Он был одним из 20 Sunderland II, построенных компанией "Blackburn" в Дамбартоне. Самолет изображен по состоянию на 1942 год, с бортовым кодом эскадрильи "ZM" и типичным ранним камуфляжем Берегового командования - цвета Dark Slate Grey и Extra Dark Sea Grey по бортам фюзеляжа и Sky на нижних поверхностях.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-03 / J.Stroud - Short Sunderland /Post-war propliners/

KEITH WOODCOCK'S painting depicts the Hythe class Sunderland G-AGHZ Hawkesbury, ex ML727, which was later sold to Aquila Airways.

Aeroplane Monthly 1993-07 / Guild of aviation artists

Denis Pannett’s water-colour landscapes are immediately recognisable. This one, featuring an RAF Sunderland, is entitled Stormy weather.

Aeroplane Monthly 2001-02

Caught On The Surface by Robert Taylor

Aeroplane Monthly 2001-11 / Navigator

"Yangtse Incident" by Timothy O’Brien G.Av.A
HMS Amethyst under fire in the Yangtse river while Sunderland D Dog of 88 Squadron makes a hurried departure.

Flight 1938-10 / Flight Advertisements

Flight 1939-04 / Flight Advertisements

Flight 1939-12 / Flight Advertisements

Flight 1939-01 / Flight Advertisements

Flight 1940-03 / Flight Advertisements

Flight 1940-08 / Flight Advertisements

Flight 1940-08 / Flight Advertisements

Flight 1940-06 / Flight Advertisements

Flight 1940-09 / Flight Advertisements

Flight 1940-10 / Flight Advertisements

Flight 1940-01 / Flight Advertisements

Aeroplane Monthly 1978-06 / P.Heath - The Calshot ploughman

Aeroplane Monthly 1979-07 / Painted Wings

James Petrie joined the Guild as a result of our coverage of last year’s exhibition. His painting of a Short Sunderland, entitled “Rescue Imminent” is very striking.

Flight 1939-10 / Flight Advertisements

Rescue by air of the crew of 34 of the "Kensington Court" in Short "Sunderland" flying boats

Flight 1939-11 / Flight Advertisements

Rescue by air of the crew of 34 of the “Kensington Court” in two Short "Sunderland" flying boats

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-06

The last Sunderland by Ian Walton. The Short Sunderland as she was in mid 1944 then in service with 201 squadron RAF based at Pembroke dock. ML814 now registered as G-BJHS is the last air worthy example of the Short Sunderland flying boat.

Aeroplane Monthly 1981-07 / Painted Wings

Alan Fearnley's striking oil of a Sunderland over Scapa

Flight 1940-04 / Flight

PUTTING ON THE BRAKES: The story of the fight between a Short Sunderland flying boat and Junkers Ju 88 bombers is told on the preceding pages. This is how an attacking Junkers might have looked were it used its diving brakes.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Junkers Ju.88 - ГерманияGermany - 1936

Flight 1940-04 / Flight Advertisements

AN EPIC ACTION BY A "SUNDERLAND". A Short "Sunderland" Flying Boat when attacked by four Junkers, shot one down in flames, the other three were driven off, one of which crashed later, and was set on fire by its crew.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Junkers Ju.88 - ГерманияGermany - 1936

Flight 1940-09 / Flight Advertisements

Flight 1940-10 / Flight

OUT OF THE SUN. A Short Sunderland attacks Dornier Do.18s at moorings. German flying boats have proved no match for this formidable R.A.F. machine, which outflies and outfights them whenever contact is made.

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Dornier Do.18 - ГерманияGermany - 1935

Flight 1940-01 / Flight Advertisements

Flight 1940-02 / Flight Advertisements

Aeroplane Monthly 1987-11

50th anniversary of the first flight of the Short Sunderland - October 16,1937

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-02 / G.Parry - Images of War (4)

Inflight photographic processing - Pembroke Dock, 1939.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-04 / 70 years fly by! Royal Air Force 1918 to 1988

Другие самолёты на фотографии: Another planes on the photo: Handley Page Halifax / H.P.57 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939Short Stirling / S.29 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1939

Flight 1939-01 / Flight

INTENDED for long-distance reconnaissance, patrol and bombing operations, the Sunderland I (four Bristol Pegasus XXII, giving 1,010 h.p. for take-off) is already extensively used by squadrons of the Royal Air Force. This special Flight drawing - prepared with the co-operation of the Air Ministry and Short Bros., the manufacturers - gives an indication of its size and comprehensive service equipment.

АвиаМастер 2005-08 / А.Харук - "Летающий отель" с глубинными бомбами /Монография/

Компоновочная схема летающей лодки "Сандерленд" (из журнала "Флайт" за 1938 год)

Air International 1981-09 / ??? - The Sunderland story

Short Sunderland III

Air Enthusiast 1992-12 / P.MacDougall - Medway Dynasty

Short Sunderland III

Aeroplane Monthly 2000-01 / D.Taylor - The Setting of the Sun /First-hand history/

This Sunderland cutaway by J.H. Clark depicts a Mk I. It was first published in The Aeroplane of January 25, 1939. The circled labels A to F refer to structural detail sketches which accompanied the original drawing but are not reproduced here.

Aeroplane Monthly 1988-05 / K.Robinson - Salute to the Sunderland (6)

Two rare wartime RAF Air Diagrams - instructional posters - showing the Sunderland's structure.

Aeroplane Monthly 1990-02 / R.Nesbit - What did happen to the Duke of Kent? (2)

This example of an ASV Mk II radar display shows an object ahead, on the homing aerials, slightly to starboard. Homing beacons showed as rectangular blips, flashing the station letters in Morse code. The instrument could be switched to short range (mile intervals), medium range (4-mile intervals), or long range (10-mile intervals), as shown on the vertical scale. Maximum range was about 90 miles.

Air International 1981-09 / ??? - The Sunderland story

Line drawings depict (1) the Sunderland prototype in October 1937 with the original wing and (2) with wing swept back by 4 1/2 deg. and with main step moved aft and partly faired during experiments in early 1938. (3) Sunderland I production standard with FN 11 single-gun nose turret, FN 13 four-gun tail turret and single guns in hooded beam hatches. (4) Late production Mk II with FN 7 dorsal turret (offset to starboard) and ASV Mk II. (5A, B and C) Three views of the Sunderland Mk III, with fully-faired main step. (6A, B and C) Side and scrap views of the Sunderland IV showing the definitive (Seaford I) tail unit. (7) Sunderland V, with fixed bow guns and beam hatches.

Моделист-Конструктор Гидросамолеты Второй мировой войны / В.Котельников - Гидросамолеты 1939-1945 /Самолеты Второй Мировой войны/ (4)

Short Sunderland III

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1946 / 03 - All the world's aeroplanes

The Short Sunderland III Flying-boat.

Aeroplane Monthly 1983-04 / ??? - BOAC's Hythe class Sunderlands

Short S.25 Sunderland III

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