As technology has moved on, it has now proved possible to host video clips of flying boats on this web site, something that I'm very pleased to provide as there is nothing like seeing the real thing on the move! I have through the kind generosity of a number of correspondents around the world, collected a number of these, and each and every one is full of details that a picture sometimes cannot provide; the people, the time, the magnificent sounds, the sheer beauty of a flying boat being flown right in front of you..........

If you wish to submit a flying boat video clip, or know where there is one that would add to this page please e-mail SEAWINGS by clicking here. I would love to add to this list as time goes on.

TO VIEW: There are multiple pages to this gallery - six videos to a page to speed loading times - scroll down to the video you want to watch and just double-click the arrow in the centre of the screen. The video will start immediately. Use the page links at the foot of each page to visit the remaining pages.

Grateful thanks for contributions goes to: Sergey Kuznetsov and Edward Pagel and all the anonymous contributors listed below.

This Video Gallery Page is respectfully dedicated to the memory of Flight Lieutenant Dimitris Stoilidis and Flying Officer Yiannis Hatzoudis - CL-415 crew - 383 Fire Fighting Squadron - Hellenic Air Force

Double click on the screen to view the video:
Canadair CL-415 of the Hellenic Air Force

4:18mins via Me31fm

On 23rd July 2007 Flight Lieutenant Dimitris Stoilidis, aged 34, and Flying Officer Yiannis Hatzoudis, aged 27, were killed when their CL-415 came down in the area of Styra, southern Evia, Greece. Stoilidis was a married father of two twin boys, whilst Hatzoudis was single. Dimitris Stoilidis made this video during his service with 112 Sqn and it shows all the very real elements that go to make their work so rewarding, and so very dangerous. 

 

SEAWINGS is proud to host this video as a lasting memorial to this crew and to dedicate this Video Gallery in their honour. The job that all the many Fire Bomber crews around the world do is, by it's very nature, fraught with danger. They are the most dedicated and professional of flying boat crews who, despite the risk's involved, continue to serve where required to protect lives and property. R.I.P.
Beriev A-40 Albatros

19:33mins via Sergey Kuznetsov of www.aviapedia.com

First rate video footage of the Albatros which broke 148 world records. Also included is film of the Beriev Be-12 and a demo flight at the Gidroaviasalon-2006.

 

Beriev Be-200 & A-42

10:51mins via Sergey Kuznetsov of www.aviapedia.com

This video shows both the Beriev Be-200 and the Be-42 (aka the A-40 Albatros) flying at the Gidroaviasalon-2006. Also includes footage of the Be-103.

 

Ekranoplans

10:59mins via Sergey Kuznetsov of www.aviapedia.com

Caspian Sea Monsters...WOW!!! You have got to see this footage, it's amazing! I cannot speak Russian but I sit here glued to the screen - you will too!!

 
Ekranoplans Documentary - 

Part 1 

5:38mins via Paveltul

First class documentary coupling operational footage with close-up shots of the remaining survivors, the 'Lun and the A-90 Orlyonok. Great for modelers!

  
Ekranoplans Documentary - 

Part 2 

5:21mins via Paveltul

 

Fascinating close-up walk-round tour of the two remaining craft, the 'Lun and the A-90 Orlyonok, together with operational footage.  

Full of detail for the modeler.

  
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