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The 15 Most Iconic Seaplanes And Flying Boats In Aviation History

From luxury 1930s flying clippers and World War II submarine hunters to modern water-scooping wildfire bombers, these 15 legendary seaplanes and flying boats ruled both the skies and the seas.

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  1. Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boat taking off from the water with spray
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From luxury 1930s flying clippers and World War II submarine hunters to modern water-scooping wildfire bombers, these 15 legendary seaplanes and flying boats ruled both the skies and the seas.

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