An Airbase
![[Flying boat off shore at Torre Abbey Sands]](/thumbs/t7x74x838.jpg)
Towards the end of World War 2 a flying boat flight was based in Torquay Harbour. There was also an air sea rescue launch.
Written by Michael
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Technical Information (Metadata)
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Description: | |
| Written by | Michael |
| Organisation | |
| Website | |
| Item | |
| Identifier | ref 838 |
| Creator | Remington's. Photo Service |
| Format | postcard photograph; 129 mm x 230 mm |
| Coverage | Devon. Paignton |
| Source | Torbay Library Services |
| Subject | Maritime. Transport. Aviation |
| Type | Image |
| Publisher | Torbay Library Services |
| Rights | Torbay Library Services |
| Keywords | aeroplanes boats coastline seafront promenade |
