Saunders Severn

Severn
Prototype (N240).
Role Maritime patrol flying boat
National origin United Kingdom
Manufacturer S.E. Saunders Ltd.
Designer Harry Knowler
First flight July 1930
Introduction 1932
Status Lost 1932
Primary user Royal Air Force
Number built 1

The Saunders Severn was a three-engined biplane flying boat intended for maritime patrol duties. It performed well but was fragile and unreliable. Only one was built.

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