{"product_id":"short-sutherland-v-ml824-flying-boat-raf-navy-fleet-plane-military-aircraft-postcard","title":"Short Sutherland V ML824 Flying Boat RAF Navy Fleet Plane Military Aircraft Postcard","description":"\u003cp\u003eNR12  This is a superb opportunity to secure this limited edition collectors postcard from over 40 years ago as a specialist souvenir of this Short Sutherland V ML824 and has full accompanying information of the aircraft and its specifications on reverse. The souvenir's photo captures the iconic design and impressive profile of this vital military aircraft during active operations. As part of a highly respected aviation series, this card serves as an authentic historical record of contemporary aerospace technology, making it an essential addition for military history enthusiasts and postcard collectors alike, and is unused in mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Short Sunderland Mk V (serial ML824) stands as a magnificent and rare surviving example of the Royal Air Force's legendary wartime maritime patrol flying boat. Powered by four Pratt \u0026amp; Whitney Twin Wasp radial engines, this massive, heavily armed aircraft excelled at long-range anti-submarine warfare and played a vital role in securing Allied victory during the Battle of the Atlantic. Operating historically with No. 201 and No. 330 (Norwegian) Squadrons, this specific airframe represents the iconic \"Flying Porcupine\" design that guarded vital shipping lanes from hostile U-boats.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Postcard Finder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56960553976134,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/3216\/9030\/files\/20260716_048.jpg?v=1784159899","url":"https:\/\/postcardfinder.co.uk\/products\/short-sutherland-v-ml824-flying-boat-raf-navy-fleet-plane-military-aircraft-postcard","provider":"Postcard Finder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}