So then....

      With little to report a reversion to some pictures from the Marines.

One of the interesting sights from aboard ship was seaplane landings and take offs. The planes were amphibious with floats and landing gear that folded up the wheels on the outside of the plane. Taking off from the water engines would rev and as the plane gained speed it would sometimes hit a big wave. There was loud 'wump' as water splashed over the plane. It would lose some speed and rev up to finally get enough speed for lift off. It was flying boat because the fuselage floated in the water.

Takk for alt,

Al

They one's seen were similar to this. See how the running gear folds up against the fuselage.