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Short Sunderland

The Short Sunderland was a British flying boat developed in the late 1930s and introduced into service during World War II. Designed for long-range maritime patrol and reconnaissance, it served primarily with the Royal Air Force (RAF). The Sunderland measured 85 feet 4 inches in length, had a wingspan of 112 feet 9 inches, and stood 32 feet 10 inches tall. Powered by four Bristol Pegasus XXII radial engines producing 1,010 horsepower each, the aircraft had a maximum speed of 210 mph, a range of 2,780 miles, and a service ceiling of 17,900 feet. It was manned by a crew of 7 to 11 and armed with multiple .303 caliber Browning machine guns in nose, dorsal, and tail turrets, as well as depth charges for anti-submarine warfare.

The Sunderland was extensively used in anti-submarine operations during the Battle of the Atlantic, often nicknamed the "Flying Porcupine" due to its defensive firepower. It proved effective in protecting Allied shipping lanes and played a crucial role in several major wartime maritime operations.

Aircraft identification posters were developed by military training divisions during World War II to assist personnel in identifying friend or foe aircraft. These posters emphasized critical visual features of aircraft to improve recognition accuracy among pilots, anti-aircraft crews, and observers. Produced in large quantities, they were widely distributed across military bases and training centers.

TEXT:

R.A.F.

SHORT "SUNDERLAND"

PATROL BOMBER

U.K.

ENGINES TOE OUT

FIXED FLOATS

TALL FIN

DEEP HULL

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