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1924
1924 - 0321.PDF
MAY 29, 1924 the keynote to the aims and objects of the Supermarine designers is found in the " motto " of the firm : "A boat that will fly, rather than an aeroplane that will float." The Supermarine " Seagull " is a fleet-spotting, deck- landing amphibian flying boat with Napier " Lion " engine. An unusual feature of this machine is that it is designed as a tractor, i.e., the airscrew is placed in front of the wings instead of the more usual "pusher" arrangement, in which the The Supermarine " Sea Lion " is a fighting scout amphibian, with Napier " Lion " engine. It is similar to the Schneider Cup racer of 1923. •:• •:• •:• The Supermarine " Seagull " is a deck-landing am phibian fleet spotter with Na- pier ''Lion'' engine. An un usual feature is the tractor air screw. •> •;• .> •> * •:• •:• •:« * The Supermarine naval training school machine is a three-seater. 321
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