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Date Posted: 28/12/03 17:25:49
Author: Denis(willilar) Williams. 4176841 205/209 -Sqdn 1956-59.
Subject: Re: Sunderland Flying Boats
In reply to: Harry Shepherd 's message, "Re: Sunderland Flying Boats" on 9/05/03 14:35:50

BEACHING A SUNDERLAND-needed the combined efforts of four men, who, between them had the skills of a trapeze artist, professional strongman and the collective co-ordination of of formation swimmers. For the uninitiated, it entailed fixing to each side of the hull, a large unwealdy strut,to which was attached two very buoyant wheels. To enable the boat to be steered while on the slipway, a two wheeled cradle was attached to the sturn, the total operation being done in, or under the water. Great fun at times, especially at Seletar. Bloody awful at Pembroke Dock. Thanks for reminding me.

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[> [> [> Re: Sunderland Flying Boats -- John Cooper, 28/12/03 19:57:51

................but Denis, when one kite was on the trolley, you will no doubt remember the Sergeant who gave the order to make an acute turn, resulting in the tail trolley collapsing and the hull twisting out of shape, aircraft written off, Sergeant posted to China Bay and promoted to Flight Sergeant, no names, no pack drill......


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[> [> [> Re: Sunderland Flying Boats -- Denis Williams, 29/12/03 20:49:47

In the words of the old song-"I remember it well"


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[> [> [> Re: Sunderland Flying Boats -- martin parsons, 21/07/08 12:27:48

Hi
My father was on sunderland flying boats at Pembroke dock and I think seletar. Before i was born. We lived in singapore, and Dad was on beverly's too. He was a Radio/operator/navigator on both i believe. Certainly PEMBROKE dock about 1952 where he met my Mother who use to Morse code my father. Does anyone remember John G Parsons ?


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