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John Cyril Porte
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Lieutenant Colonel John Cyril Porte, was a British flying boat pioneer associated with the First World War Seaplane Experimental Station at Felixstowe.
Porte on 22 June 1914, day of the naming ceremony for Wanamaker's America.
Porte on 22 June 1914, day of the naming ceremony for Wanamaker's America.
London 4 February 1914, announcement of the Woman's Aerial League silver trophy and $5,000 prize.
London 4 February 1914, announcement of the Woman's Aerial League silver trophy and $5,000 prize.
In the Curtiss factory with the second prototype designed under Porte's supervision; appearing in The Sun 18 June 1914, "The latest photographs of the
In the Curtiss factory with the second prototype designed under Porte's supervision; appearing in The Sun 18 June 1914, "The latest photographs of the Wanamaker seaplane. Lieut. Porte standing by the machine."
A cutting from Moving Picture World 25 July 1914: Glen Curtiss, actress Norma Phillips (Our Mutual Girl) and Porte with his characteristic straw hat i
A cutting from Moving Picture World 25 July 1914: Glen Curtiss, actress Norma Phillips (Our Mutual Girl) and Porte with his characteristic straw hat in front of the Trans-Atlantic Flyer.
Flying boat
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A flying boat is a type of fixed-winged seaplane with a hull, allowing it to land on water. It differs from a floatplane in having a fuselage that is purpose-designed for flotation, while floatplanes rely on fuselage-mounted floats for buoyancy.
Short S23 "C" Class or "Empire" flying boat
Short S23 "C" Class or "Empire" flying boat
A PBM Mariner takes off in 1942
A PBM Mariner takes off in 1942
Dornier X in 1932
Dornier X in 1932
Gabriel Voisin, air pioneer, next to Henry Farman (left), in 1908
Gabriel Voisin, air pioneer, next to Henry Farman (left), in 1908