1949 Flying boat military transport
April 23, 2026
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as posted by the channelDate: 7th March 1949
Location: Unknown location
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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SLATE INFORMATION: Giant Flying Boat Takes the Air
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AEROPLANES - AMERICAN 218 U.S. Navy men seen lining up to take flight in the Caroline Mars, biggest flying-boat in commission. Shot of plane taking off with load of 83 tons
AMERICA 218 Navy men seen lining up to go aboard Caroline Mars. Flying boat seen filling up and taking off
FLYING BOATS 218 U.S. Navy men take flight in Caroline Mars - the biggest troop-carrier in commission - Men seen lining up to go on boat and boat taking off.
MARS (Flying Boat). 218 U.S. Navy men seen lining up to go aboard Caroline Mar Flying Boat. Seen going in and the plane taking off with load of 83 tons
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