Period: 2nd World War
Nation: Britain
Model Dim.: 39,8 cm
Sunderland Mk.I
The Quick Sunderland had been perhaps one of the most famous seaplanes of World War II. It’s came into service at the end of 1938 to equip the Royal Air Force squadrons of Coastal Command. The Quick industrial abilities, famous for the production of transport seaplanes throughout the '30s, permitted to offer delivery to a robust and dependable aircraft to generally meet, really simple method, the maritime reconnaissance and patrol duties. The 1,065 HP four Bristol Pegasus radial engines plus the robust hull structure, guarantees good freedom even for the long range objective even in tough climate conditions. Sunderland, because of the unpleasant load it could carry, consisting of depth fees, was successfully deployed in anti-submarine operations throughout the "Battle of this Atlantic" revealing, actually, a good contrast towards "U-boats" of German Kriegsmarine.
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