4:40mins via Monquse39

Take-off followed by a very scary low fly-by in this privately shot video. Boy, I wish I had been there! 

Grumman Albatross in Alaska

3:44mins via 907970

One of the most beautifully shot flying boat videos I have ever seen. The scenery is stunning but the footage has been so skillfully shot that it is simply magical - should be an artists print of that landing. A must watch!!

USAF HU-16 Albatross - Sea Rescue

1:18mins via Tsuruqijiri

Original '60's colour film of a downed pilot rescue at sea. Not sure if it's staged but very interesting and good internal details - all in glorious colour.

Shin Meiwa US-1A Kai Prototype

2:0mins via Reina1991

Superbly shot, first-rate footage showing in-flight, cockpit, take-off and landing of this versatile craft. This is where video scores over pictures; great to see her in action.

Kawanishi H6K 'Mavis' and H8K 'Emily'

1:53mins via Reina1991

Original black and white film from 1938 showing crew boarding, take-off and general flying shots. Interesting, would like to have a better one showing more.

Canadair CL-215

2:12mins via Buraktanbas

If you ever wondered what it was like sitting in the cockpit during a water scoop and drop then this is as close as you will get! They are 'washing' the craft in the air - quite remarkable! First class!