Old Hairy... just discovered your thread, many thanks for your stories, much enjoyed. Always been interested in flyingboats but being a Mancunian born 1950 never really seen the old school fleet. Flown in a Mallard and Lake Buccaneer in Aus. but that's about it. 41 years in ATC and visiting in Buckler's Hard next summer so shall visit the Solent museum. Wonderful and Thank You.
Zed.