The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
The single engine and four-bladed propeller of RAAF Supermarine Seagull V (Walrus) amphibian aircraft A2-17 which is standing in a hangar at RAAF Aerodrome Richmond. The four bladed propeller comprised two two-bladed propellers mounted at right angles. The aircraft was carried aboard RAN cruisers from which it performed aerial observation, spotting for the ship’s guns and air-sea rescue work.
Richmond, NSW, c. 1935. A RAAF mechanic carries out maintenance or repairs to the engine of RAAF Supermarine Seagull V (Walrus) amphibian aircraft A2-17 which is standing in a hangar at RAAF Aerodrome
Richmond, NSW. c. 1938. Supermarine Seagull V (Walrus) amphibian aircraft of No. 5 (Fleet Cooperation) Squadron RAAF lined up for inspection on the tarmac in front of the Squadron's hangar at RAAF Bas
Above Richmond, NSW. Four Vickers Supermarine Seagull V (Walrus) aircrafts (A2-16, A2-14, A2-19 and A2-18), flying a routine exercise in standard formation, around RAAF Base Richmond.
1942. REPLACING A FOUR-BLADED PROPELLER ON A SUPERMARINE WALRUS AMPHIBIAN AIRCRAFT ON BOARD HMAS AUSTRALIA. STANDING ON DECK: LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN JACK SKIMIN (LEFT), RAAF; WIRELESS OPERATOR/ AIR GUNNE
Australia, 1935-1939. Supermarine Seagull V (Walrus) amphibian aircraft A2-5 of No. 5 Fleet Co-operation Squadron RAAF about to be launched on a flight by a catapult mounted on a RAN cruiser. The Walr
1942. REPLACING A FOUR-BLADED PROPELLER ON A SUPERMARINE WALRUS AMPHIBIAN AIRCRAFT ON BOARD HMAS AUSTRALIA. STANDING ON DECK: WIRELESS OPERATOR/ AIR GUNNER TOM PARKES (RAN) AND LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN JAC
