The Supermarine Walrus was a British single engine amphibious biplane reconnaissance aircraft, designed by R.J. Mitchell who was also responsible for the illustrious Spitfire. The aircraft first flew on the 21st June 1933. Operated by the Fleet Air Arm, it also served with the Royal Air Force. The Walrus was the first British squadron service aircraft to incorporate a fully retractable undercarriage, completely enclosed crew accommodation and an all metal fuselage. Designed for use as a fleet spotter to be catapulted from battleships or cruisers, the Walrus was later employed in a variety of roles most notably as a rescue aircraft for downed aircrew and even as a whale spotter. A total of 740 aircraft were built between 1936 and 1944 and its cabin had capacity for three to four persons. Supermarine WalrusDesigned as an amphibious naval spotter aircraft, the Walrus (originally known as the Seagull) was first flown on June 21st, 1933.© Copyright 2003-2018 The Flying Mule, Inc. Oxford Diecast History of FlightThe Oxford Diecast "History of Flight" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft.Oxford Diecast "History of Flight" diecast airplanes feature:
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