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"Indian Ocean Tradewind", a Navy Convair R3Y2 with powerful Turbo-Prop engines, was one of the last of the big Navy seaplanes. Here it taxis in Keehi Lagoon, a seaplane landing area that still exists today on the old side of Honolulu International Airport. The photo is striking as it recalls a famous Pan Am clipper poster of the 1930's. |
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Below, a PAA poster of a B-314 clipper at the same Keehi Lagoon location. |
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The new advanced Turbo-Props caused operational problems however. |
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Navy Convair R3Y2 with powerful Turbo-Prop engines. The new advanced Turbo-Props caused operational problems however. "Indian Ocean Tradewind", a Navy Convair R3Y2 with powerful Turbo-Prop engines, was one of the last of the big Navy seaplanes. Here it taxis in Keehi Lagoon, a seaplane landing area that still exists today on the old side of Honolulu International Airport. The photo is striking as it recalls a famous Pan Am clipper poster of the 1930's. Below, a PAA poster of a B-314 clipper at the same Keehi Lagoon location. |
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