Heavier Than a Lancaster, Faster Than a Spitfire: The Princess Flying Boat. The Saunders-Roe SR.45 Princess stands as the ultimate, and perhaps most tragic, culmination of the British flying boat lineage. Designed in the immediate post-war era, this colossal aircraft was intended to continue the legacy of the luxurious “C-class Empire flying boats” that had connected the British Commonwealth before the conflict. However, by the time the Princess first flew in 1952, the aviation world had irrevoc

14K views · 89 reactions | On May 5, 1949, the BOAC Short Solent 3 flying boat City of London performed a ceremonial landing on the River Thames near the Tower of London as a publicity stunt for the airline's Silver Jubilee. This was a rare event designed for publicity rather than practical transportation, as a permanent Thames flying boat terminal was never established due to environmental impracticalities. Credit: @bbc_archive | History In Pictures | Facebook

12K views · 227 reactions | The 10-ENGINE Flying PALACE: Britain's Lost Luxury Airliner [RARE RESTORED FOOTAGE] This restored and colorized video short features rare historical footage of the Saunders-Roe SR.45 Princess, the largest all-metal flying boat ever constructed. Explore the history of this colossal 10-engine British airliner, a "flying hotel" designed for transatlantic luxury that was ultimately made obsolete before it ever carried a single passenger. | Marcus J Engel | Facebook

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3M views · 19K reactions | Good Day! In this video I restore this free trailer that came with my boat when I bought it. The whole process was a nightmare even though I make it look easy! I hope you guys enjoy! Much Love, Dr Restoration This video was edited for Facebook/Meta at 2x speed and vertical format. | Dr Restoration | Facebook

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