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05/01/2005. Remarks by Nico Braas: "Vickers Type 381 was a design for a fast Rolls-Royce Griffon powered maritime rescue and reconnaissance amphibian. It was called Seagull. Two prototypes were built and flown before the project was cancelled, carrying RAF s/ns PA143 and PA147. PA 143 made its first flight in July 1948. Originally, it flew with twin vertical fins as shown on this Vickers Armstrong Ltd. Supermarine works photograph. To improve directional stability, the Seagull was later fitted with a triple vertical fin." |
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