103 results found
Registration / Serial:VH-BRE
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH.1172
Operator Titles:Ansett Airways
Aircraft Name:Pacific Chieftain
City / Seaplane Base:Sydney - Rose Bay Seaplane (YRAY / RSE)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1955 to 1959
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:203846Submit Correction
View count: 364
Damaged beyond repair when moored overnight at Lord Howe Island on July 3, 1963. After being stripped of useful parts scuttled 5km offshore.
Registration / Serial:VH-BRE
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH.1172
Operator Titles:Ansett Airways
City / Seaplane Base:Sydney - Rose Bay Seaplane (YRAY / RSE)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1955 to 1959
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:VH-BRE
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH.1172
Operator Titles:Ansett Airways
Aircraft Name:Pacific Chieftain
City / Seaplane Base:Sydney - Rose Bay Seaplane (YRAY / RSE)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1955 to 1959
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:203846Submit Correction
View count: 364
Damaged beyond repair when moored overnight at Lord Howe Island on July 3, 1963. After being stripped of useful parts scuttled 5km offshore.
Registration / Serial:VH-BRE
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH.1172
Operator Titles:Ansett Airways
City / Seaplane Base:Sydney - Rose Bay Seaplane (YRAY / RSE)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1955 to 1959
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:G-AGER
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland 3
C/n (msn):[ JM660 ]
Operator Titles:Aquila Airways
Aircraft Name:Hadfield
City / Seaplane Base:Hamble - Seaplane (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:201550Submit Correction
View count: 728
Built for RAF in 01.43 as Sunderland III JM660 but delivered direct to BOAC as G-AGER. Sold to Aquila in 12.48 and used on their routes to Madeira and elsewhere until scrapped in 07.56.
Registration / Serial:G-AGER
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland 3
C/n (msn):[ JM660 ]
Operator Titles:Aquila Airways
City / Seaplane Base:Hamble - Seaplane (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AGER
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland 3
C/n (msn):[ JM660 ]
Operator Titles:Aquila Airways
Aircraft Name:Hadfield
City / Seaplane Base:Hamble - Seaplane (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:201550Submit Correction
View count: 728
Built for RAF in 01.43 as Sunderland III JM660 but delivered direct to BOAC as G-AGER. Sold to Aquila in 12.48 and used on their routes to Madeira and elsewhere until scrapped in 07.56.
Registration / Serial:G-AGER
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland 3
C/n (msn):[ JM660 ]
Operator Titles:Aquila Airways
City / Seaplane Base:Hamble - Seaplane (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:29 September 1955
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
Aircraft Name:Beachcomber
City / Seaplane Base:Sydney - Rose Bay Seaplane (YRAY / RSE)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:February 1965
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:201129Submit Correction
View count: 437
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
City / Seaplane Base:Sydney - Rose Bay Seaplane (YRAY / RSE)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:February 1965
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
Aircraft Name:Beachcomber
City / Seaplane Base:Sydney - Rose Bay Seaplane (YRAY / RSE)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:February 1965
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:201129Submit Correction
View count: 437
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
City / Seaplane Base:Sydney - Rose Bay Seaplane (YRAY / RSE)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:February 1965
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:VH-BKQ
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 3
C/n (msn):SB.3553
Operator Titles:Trans Oceanic Airways
Aircraft Name:Pacific Star
City / Seaplane Base:Brisbane - Hamilton Seaplane (closed)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:1950
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:189407Submit Correction
View count: 402
Ex RAAF aircraft that was declared unserviceable after being damaged by hail in 1946 while stored at RAAF Rathmines. Purchased by Bryan Monkton and converted to BOAC Hythe standard with 36 seats. Registered to Trans Oceanic Airways and used on inaugurate flights from Sydney to Grafton, Hobart and eventually Port Moresby. Lost a propeller and reduction gear near Sydney on April 16, 1951. Repairs abandoned after corrosion found in wing spar. Scrapped. Photo from: State Library of Queensland
Registration / Serial:VH-BKQ
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 3
C/n (msn):SB.3553
Operator Titles:Trans Oceanic Airways
City / Seaplane Base:Brisbane - Hamilton Seaplane (closed)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:1950
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:VH-BKQ
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 3
C/n (msn):SB.3553
Operator Titles:Trans Oceanic Airways
Aircraft Name:Pacific Star
City / Seaplane Base:Brisbane - Hamilton Seaplane (closed)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:1950
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:189407Submit Correction
View count: 402
Ex RAAF aircraft that was declared unserviceable after being damaged by hail in 1946 while stored at RAAF Rathmines. Purchased by Bryan Monkton and converted to BOAC Hythe standard with 36 seats. Registered to Trans Oceanic Airways and used on inaugurate flights from Sydney to Grafton, Hobart and eventually Port Moresby. Lost a propeller and reduction gear near Sydney on April 16, 1951. Repairs abandoned after corrosion found in wing spar. Scrapped. Photo from: State Library of Queensland
Registration / Serial:VH-BKQ
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 3
C/n (msn):SB.3553
Operator Titles:Trans Oceanic Airways
City / Seaplane Base:Brisbane - Hamilton Seaplane (closed)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:1950
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:VH-BRD
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH.33C
Operator Titles:Barrier Reef Airways
Aircraft Name:Princess of Cairns
City / Seaplane Base:Hayman Island - Seaplane (closed)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:May 1951
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:188361Submit Correction
View count: 341
Sank at its moorings on the Brisbane River, Brisbane on October 21, 1952 after being struck by a passing vessel during the night. Photo from: State Library of Queensland
Registration / Serial:VH-BRD
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH.33C
Operator Titles:Barrier Reef Airways
City / Seaplane Base:Hayman Island - Seaplane (closed)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:May 1951
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:VH-BRD
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH.33C
Operator Titles:Barrier Reef Airways
Aircraft Name:Princess of Cairns
City / Seaplane Base:Hayman Island - Seaplane (closed)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:May 1951
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:188361Submit Correction
View count: 341
Sank at its moorings on the Brisbane River, Brisbane on October 21, 1952 after being struck by a passing vessel during the night. Photo from: State Library of Queensland
Registration / Serial:VH-BRD
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH.33C
Operator Titles:Barrier Reef Airways
City / Seaplane Base:Hayman Island - Seaplane (closed)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:May 1951
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:VP-LVE
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH-55C
Operator Titles:Antilles Air Boats
Aircraft Name:Southern Cross
City / Seaplane Base:Christiansted / Saint Croix - Harbor Seaplane (SSB / VI32)Map
Country:United States Virgin Islands
Photo Date:30 September 1975
Photo from:Erica340 CollectionContact
Photo ID:185771Submit Correction
View count: 686
Registration / Serial:VP-LVE
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH-55C
Operator Titles:Antilles Air Boats
City / Seaplane Base:Christiansted / Saint Croix - Harbor Seaplane (SSB / VI32)Map
Country:United States Virgin Islands
Photo Date:30 September 1975
Photo from:Erica340 CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:VP-LVE
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH-55C
Operator Titles:Antilles Air Boats
Aircraft Name:Southern Cross
City / Seaplane Base:Christiansted / Saint Croix - Harbor Seaplane (SSB / VI32)Map
Country:United States Virgin Islands
Photo Date:30 September 1975
Photo from:Erica340 CollectionContact
Photo ID:185771Submit Correction
View count: 686
Registration / Serial:VP-LVE
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH-55C
Operator Titles:Antilles Air Boats
City / Seaplane Base:Christiansted / Saint Croix - Harbor Seaplane (SSB / VI32)Map
Country:United States Virgin Islands
Photo Date:30 September 1975
Photo from:Erica340 CollectionContact
Registration / Serial:F-OBIP
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 7
C/n (msn):SH57C
Operator Titles:RAI - Réseau Aérien Interinsulaire
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Collection:Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace
Photo Date:September 1983
Photo by:T.LaurentContact
Photo ID:172915Submit Correction
View count: 316
Initially delivered to RAF as Sunderland Mk.III (JM719) in Aug 1943, converted to Mk.V in Sep 1944. Became a Sandringham 7 for BOAC as G-AKCO in Jul 1947, then sold in Australia as VH-APG in 1955 and finally to RAI in French Polynesia in 1958 until wfu in 1970. Joined the Musée de l'air in Paris in 1978. Unfortunately the aircraft was severely damaged in Feb 1984 by a strong storm.
Registration / Serial:F-OBIP
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 7
C/n (msn):SH57C
Operator Titles:RAI - Réseau Aérien Interinsulaire
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:September 1983
Photo by:T.LaurentContact
Registration / Serial:F-OBIP
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 7
C/n (msn):SH57C
Operator Titles:RAI - Réseau Aérien Interinsulaire
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Collection:Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace
Photo Date:September 1983
Photo by:T.LaurentContact
Photo ID:172915Submit Correction
View count: 316
Initially delivered to RAF as Sunderland Mk.III (JM719) in Aug 1943, converted to Mk.V in Sep 1944. Became a Sandringham 7 for BOAC as G-AKCO in Jul 1947, then sold in Australia as VH-APG in 1955 and finally to RAI in French Polynesia in 1958 until wfu in 1970. Joined the Musée de l'air in Paris in 1978. Unfortunately the aircraft was severely damaged in Feb 1984 by a strong storm.
Registration / Serial:F-OBIP
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 7
C/n (msn):SH57C
Operator Titles:RAI - Réseau Aérien Interinsulaire
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:September 1983
Photo by:T.LaurentContact
Registration / Serial:NZ4115
Military Code:Q
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland MR5
C/n (msn):SH1552
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Area:Auckland / MOTAT [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:New Zealand
Collection:Museum of Transport and Technology - MOTAT
Photo Date:1996
Photo by:Marcel Colthoff (via Joop de Groot)Contact
Photo ID:155728Submit Correction
View count: 307
Registration / Serial:NZ4115
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland MR5
C/n (msn):SH1552
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Area:Auckland / MOTAT [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:1996
Photo by:Marcel Colthoff (via Joop de Groot)Contact
Registration / Serial:NZ4115
Military Code:Q
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland MR5
C/n (msn):SH1552
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Area:Auckland / MOTAT [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:New Zealand
Collection:Museum of Transport and Technology - MOTAT
Photo Date:1996
Photo by:Marcel Colthoff (via Joop de Groot)Contact
Photo ID:155728Submit Correction
View count: 307
Registration / Serial:NZ4115
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland MR5
C/n (msn):SH1552
Operator Titles:New Zealand - Air Force
City / Area:Auckland / MOTAT [ Off-Airport ]Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:1996
Photo by:Marcel Colthoff (via Joop de Groot)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
Aircraft Name:Beachcomber
City / Area:Saint Kilda / Port Phillip Bay [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:23 March 1953
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:154419Submit Correction
View count: 590
The big flying boats were rare visitors to Melbourne.
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
City / Area:Saint Kilda / Port Phillip Bay [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:23 March 1953
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
Aircraft Name:Beachcomber
City / Area:Saint Kilda / Port Phillip Bay [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:23 March 1953
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:154419Submit Correction
View count: 590
The big flying boats were rare visitors to Melbourne.
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
City / Area:Saint Kilda / Port Phillip Bay [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:23 March 1953
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:ZK-AMD
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH32C
Operator Titles:TEAL - Tasman Empire Airways
Aircraft Name:Australia
City / Seaplane Base:Auckland - Mechanics Bay Seaplane (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:2 September 1946
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:148933Submit Correction
View count: 517
Sold in Australia as VH-EBX in October 1950. Photo from Whites Aviation Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library.
Registration / Serial:ZK-AMD
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH32C
Operator Titles:TEAL - Tasman Empire Airways
City / Seaplane Base:Auckland - Mechanics Bay Seaplane (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:2 September 1946
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:ZK-AMD
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH32C
Operator Titles:TEAL - Tasman Empire Airways
Aircraft Name:Australia
City / Seaplane Base:Auckland - Mechanics Bay Seaplane (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:2 September 1946
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:148933Submit Correction
View count: 517
Sold in Australia as VH-EBX in October 1950. Photo from Whites Aviation Collection, Alexander Turnbull Library.
Registration / Serial:ZK-AMD
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH32C
Operator Titles:TEAL - Tasman Empire Airways
City / Seaplane Base:Auckland - Mechanics Bay Seaplane (closed)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:2 September 1946
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:ML824
Military Code:NS-Z
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland 5
C/n (msn):SH984
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:201 Sqn
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:5 May 2018
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:142247Submit Correction
View count: 206
The Sunderland did get a prominent location in the new entrance hall of the RAF Museum.
Registration / Serial:ML824
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland 5
C/n (msn):SH984
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 May 2018
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Registration / Serial:ML824
Military Code:NS-Z
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland 5
C/n (msn):SH984
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:201 Sqn
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:RAF Museum Hendon / London
Photo Date:5 May 2018
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Photo ID:142247Submit Correction
View count: 206
The Sunderland did get a prominent location in the new entrance hall of the RAF Museum.
Registration / Serial:ML824
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland 5
C/n (msn):SH984
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Hendon (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:5 May 2018
Photo by:Joop de GrootContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
Aircraft Name:Beachcomber
City / Seaplane Base:Sydney - Rose Bay Seaplane (YRAY / RSE)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1972
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:139401Submit Correction
View count: 2136
VH-BRC on its beaching gear
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
City / Seaplane Base:Sydney - Rose Bay Seaplane (YRAY / RSE)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1972
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
Aircraft Name:Beachcomber
City / Seaplane Base:Sydney - Rose Bay Seaplane (YRAY / RSE)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1972
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:139401Submit Correction
View count: 2136
VH-BRC on its beaching gear
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
City / Seaplane Base:Sydney - Rose Bay Seaplane (YRAY / RSE)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1972
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:DP198
Military Code:W
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland 5
C/n (msn):[ DP198 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:205 Sqn
City / Seaplane Base:Singapore - Seletar Seaplane (closed)Map
Country:Singapore
Photo Date:May 1959
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:130109Submit Correction
View count: 311
Built as a Sunderland 3 at Windermere in 1943 and later converted to Mark 5 standard. Latterly operated by 205 Squadron based at Seletar and took part in the last RAF Sunderland sortie on 15 May 1959. Scrapped afterwards at Seletar. Image obtained from an RAF crew member 30 years ago.
Registration / Serial:DP198
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland 5
C/n (msn):[ DP198 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Seaplane Base:Singapore - Seletar Seaplane (closed)Map
Country:Singapore
Photo Date:May 1959
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:DP198
Military Code:W
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland 5
C/n (msn):[ DP198 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Unit Markings:205 Sqn
City / Seaplane Base:Singapore - Seletar Seaplane (closed)Map
Country:Singapore
Photo Date:May 1959
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:130109Submit Correction
View count: 311
Built as a Sunderland 3 at Windermere in 1943 and later converted to Mark 5 standard. Latterly operated by 205 Squadron based at Seletar and took part in the last RAF Sunderland sortie on 15 May 1959. Scrapped afterwards at Seletar. Image obtained from an RAF crew member 30 years ago.
Registration / Serial:DP198
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland 5
C/n (msn):[ DP198 ]
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Seaplane Base:Singapore - Seletar Seaplane (closed)Map
Country:Singapore
Photo Date:May 1959
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
Aircraft Name:Beachcomber
City / Area:Southampton / Solent Sky [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Solent Sky Museum
Photo Date:23 February 2011
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:116566Submit Correction
View count: 217
Built in 1943 for RAF as Sunderland JM715. Converted post-war to civil Sandringham. Ex ZK-AMH, VH-BRC of Ansett, N158C and VP-LVE.
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
City / Area:Southampton / Solent Sky [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 February 2011
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
Aircraft Name:Beachcomber
City / Area:Southampton / Solent Sky [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Solent Sky Museum
Photo Date:23 February 2011
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:116566Submit Correction
View count: 217
Built in 1943 for RAF as Sunderland JM715. Converted post-war to civil Sandringham. Ex ZK-AMH, VH-BRC of Ansett, N158C and VP-LVE.
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
City / Area:Southampton / Solent Sky [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 February 2011
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:VH-EBX
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH32C
Operator Titles:Qantas
Aircraft Name:Pacific Chieftain
City / Seaplane Base:Sydney - Rose Bay Seaplane (YRAY / RSE)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1950 to 1954
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:114787Submit Correction
View count: 1421
Qantas photo showing VH-EBX riding at anchor at Rose Bay, the base for Qantas' flying boat operations. The aircraft was ex TEAL ZK-AMD and was sold to Ansett as VH-BRE.
Registration / Serial:VH-EBX
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH32C
Operator Titles:Qantas
City / Seaplane Base:Sydney - Rose Bay Seaplane (YRAY / RSE)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1950 to 1954
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:VH-EBX
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH32C
Operator Titles:Qantas
Aircraft Name:Pacific Chieftain
City / Seaplane Base:Sydney - Rose Bay Seaplane (YRAY / RSE)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1950 to 1954
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Photo ID:114787Submit Correction
View count: 1421
Qantas photo showing VH-EBX riding at anchor at Rose Bay, the base for Qantas' flying boat operations. The aircraft was ex TEAL ZK-AMD and was sold to Ansett as VH-BRE.
Registration / Serial:VH-EBX
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH32C
Operator Titles:Qantas
City / Seaplane Base:Sydney - Rose Bay Seaplane (YRAY / RSE)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:1950 to 1954
Photo from:Ben Dannecker (via David Carter)
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
City / Area:Southampton / Solent Sky [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Southampton Hall of Aviation
Photo Date:30 July 1992
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Photo ID:104358Submit Correction
View count: 666
N158C 'Beachcomber'. Built in 1943 as a Sunderland Mk111, it was converted to a Sandringham in 1947 for Tasman Empire Airways and delivered to Auckland, NZ.
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
City / Area:Southampton / Solent Sky [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 1992
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
City / Area:Southampton / Solent Sky [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Collection:Southampton Hall of Aviation
Photo Date:30 July 1992
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Photo ID:104358Submit Correction
View count: 666
N158C 'Beachcomber'. Built in 1943 as a Sunderland Mk111, it was converted to a Sandringham in 1947 for Tasman Empire Airways and delivered to Auckland, NZ.
Registration / Serial:VH-BRC
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Ansett Flying Boat Services
City / Area:Southampton / Solent Sky [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:30 July 1992
Photo by:Malcolm ClarkeContact
Registration / Serial:G-BJHS
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland 5(AN)
C/n (msn):SH974
City / Area:London / Tower Bridge [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 September 1982
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:103207Submit Correction
View count: 302
Registration / Serial:G-BJHS
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland 5(AN)
C/n (msn):SH974
City / Area:London / Tower Bridge [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 September 1982
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:G-BJHS
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland 5(AN)
C/n (msn):SH974
City / Area:London / Tower Bridge [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 September 1982
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:103207Submit Correction
View count: 302
Registration / Serial:G-BJHS
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sunderland 5(AN)
C/n (msn):SH974
City / Area:London / Tower Bridge [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:9 September 1982
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:F-OBIP
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 6
C/n (msn):SH.57C
Operator Titles:RAI - Réseau Aérien Interinsulaire
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Collection:Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace
Photo Date:18 July 1982
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:101692Submit Correction
View count: 810
RAI (Reseau Aerien Interinsulaire) flew Sandringham flying boats in the 1960s. It became Air Polynesie, which was the predecessor of the current Air Tahiti.
Registration / Serial:F-OBIP
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 6
C/n (msn):SH.57C
Operator Titles:RAI - Réseau Aérien Interinsulaire
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:18 July 1982
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:F-OBIP
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 6
C/n (msn):SH.57C
Operator Titles:RAI - Réseau Aérien Interinsulaire
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Collection:Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace
Photo Date:18 July 1982
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Photo ID:101692Submit Correction
View count: 810
RAI (Reseau Aerien Interinsulaire) flew Sandringham flying boats in the 1960s. It became Air Polynesie, which was the predecessor of the current Air Tahiti.
Registration / Serial:F-OBIP
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 6
C/n (msn):SH.57C
Operator Titles:RAI - Réseau Aérien Interinsulaire
City / Airport:Paris - Le Bourget (LFPB / LBG)Map
Country:France
Photo Date:18 July 1982
Photo by:Lewis GrantContact
Registration / Serial:N158C
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Antilles Air Boats
Aircraft Name:Southern Cross
City / Seaplane Base:San Juan - Seaplane (PR34) (closed)Map
Country:Puerto Rico
Photo Date:July 1979
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:99412Submit Correction
View count: 246
Registration / Serial:N158C
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Antilles Air Boats
City / Seaplane Base:San Juan - Seaplane (PR34) (closed)Map
Country:Puerto Rico
Photo Date:July 1979
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:N158C
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Antilles Air Boats
Aircraft Name:Southern Cross
City / Seaplane Base:San Juan - Seaplane (PR34) (closed)Map
Country:Puerto Rico
Photo Date:July 1979
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:99412Submit Correction
View count: 246
Registration / Serial:N158C
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Antilles Air Boats
City / Seaplane Base:San Juan - Seaplane (PR34) (closed)Map
Country:Puerto Rico
Photo Date:July 1979
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:N158C
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Antilles Air Boats
Aircraft Name:Southern Cross
City / Seaplane Base:San Juan - Seaplane (PR34) (closed)Map
Country:Puerto Rico
Photo Date:July 1979
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:98895Submit Correction
View count: 503
Seen looking into the crowded hangar at San Juan Seaplane base, Southern Cross is being worked upon. Ex VP-LVE, VH-BRC.
Registration / Serial:N158C
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Antilles Air Boats
City / Seaplane Base:San Juan - Seaplane (PR34) (closed)Map
Country:Puerto Rico
Photo Date:July 1979
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Registration / Serial:N158C
Aircraft Original Type:Short S-25 Sunderland
Aircraft Generic Type:Short S-25 Sunderland/Sandringham
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Antilles Air Boats
Aircraft Name:Southern Cross
City / Seaplane Base:San Juan - Seaplane (PR34) (closed)Map
Country:Puerto Rico
Photo Date:July 1979
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact
Photo ID:98895Submit Correction
View count: 503
Seen looking into the crowded hangar at San Juan Seaplane base, Southern Cross is being worked upon. Ex VP-LVE, VH-BRC.
Registration / Serial:N158C
Aircraft Version:Short S-25 Sandringham 4
C/n (msn):SH55C
Operator Titles:Antilles Air Boats
City / Seaplane Base:San Juan - Seaplane (PR34) (closed)Map
Country:Puerto Rico
Photo Date:July 1979
Photo by:Mick BajcarContact