This superb walk-round has been specially taken for SEAWINGS by a dedicated flying boat enthusiast and our prolific correspondent, Louis Emond from Quebec, Canada. This is the only example of the type anywhere in the world, on display at the Canada Aviation Museum. The Museum example, G-CAAC, includes parts from the airplane that performed the first-ever "bush flight" in 1919. Manufactured in 1918, it ended up in the hands of the Canadian Government, and was presented to the St. Maurice Fire Protective Association. On September 2, 1922, it crashed into Lake Foss, Ontario, where it remained until 1968. A salvage operation was mounted, and the hull and many of the fittings were retrieved. The hull was preserved as found, and a new hull was constructed at the museum. There is a very good book describing in detail this 'restoration', however, as yet there is no 1/72 scale kit. Oh, how I wish.....

Grateful thanks go to Louis for taking the time and trouble to visit and take this quality gallery.