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3db	25th Aug 2013 15:55

Seaplane over SW London 25_08_13

I saw a seaplane (not float plane) flying near Chessington, Surrey today around 16:15 (but could be up to 10 miles from there due to the angle I was looking at it from). As its unusual, anyone know what it was or the purpose of the flight? It was a high wing twin with 2 large floats, one on each wing extremity.

shortleg

25th Aug 2013 16:13

A Catalina probably:

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HEATHROW DIRECTOR

25th Aug 2013 16:28

3db, You were very lucky. They are exceedingly nice aeroplanes. Wish it had flown over my place.

3db	26th Aug 2013 01:05

We done, it was the cataline. She is a wonderful sight.

aw ditor

30th Aug 2013 10:51

"She" is the Amphibian version, to be seen at Duxford.

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