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Floatation bags

Did any other aircraft other than the Vickers Wellington have flotation bags fitted.

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By: Duggy1 - 10th April 2022 at 14:32

“I think quite a few FAA types had these, certianlly the Grumman Martlet.”

The Wildcat certainly did.

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By: farnboroughrob - 10th April 2022 at 09:50

I think quite a few FAA types had these, certianlly the Grumman Martlet.

 

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By: Duggy1 - 8th April 2022 at 11:59

There is a similar thread on WIX about this. LINK — http://warbirdinformationexchange.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=72421

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By: MFowler - 8th April 2022 at 04:24

The TBD Devastator of Midway fame had a flotation bag in each wing.

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By: Arabella-Cox - 7th April 2022 at 20:23

Parnall Panther.

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