American flying boats

Vought OS2UKingfisher

Floatplane launched from the catapults of US Navy battleships and cruisers.

First flight1938
ManufacturerVought
CountryUnited States
TypeObservation floatplane
StatusRetired

History

Floatplane launched from the catapults of US Navy battleships and cruisers.

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