Floating Crew of a Short Sunderland This picture shows the crew
of a Short Sunderland that made a forced landing four miles of
the Libyan coast after being attacked by two Bf 109s. The
aircraft was badly damaged in the landing, and this wing came
detached. While the aircraft itself was wrecked on the coast,
the crew floated to safety on the wing. They were then captured
by Italian troops, but after a few days were abandoned to make
their own way back to British lines. By the time they reached
safety the small Sunderland crew in turn captured their original
Italian guards along with another hundred soldiers! | Short
Sunderland Squadrons of World War 2, Jon Lake. A look at the
service carrier of the most successful British flying boat of
the Second World War, and a key component in Coastal Command's
battle against the U-boat. Covers the introduction of the
aircraft, its role in the Battle of the Atlantic, the
Mediterranean, West Africa and other theatres. How to cite this
article: Rickard, J (28 October 2008),