| Accession Number | AC0164 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Supermarine Walrus amphibian aircraft of No. 276 (AIR SEA RESCUE) Squadron RAF. Initial RAAF ...
Description
Supermarine Walrus amphibian aircraft of No. 276 (AIR SEA RESCUE) Squadron RAF. Initial RAAF order was for 24 aircraft known as the Seagull V, later supplemented during the Second World War by a further 37 which retained RAF/Royal Navy/Fleet Air Arm serial numbers and designation Walrus. Slang names for these aircraft were "SHAGBAT" or "DUCKS".