Thread: sunderland flying boat (origin of the name)
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Old February 9th 04, 03:18 PM
robert arndt
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The Germans called the Sunderland the "Flying Porcupine"- a respected
adversery. In one engagement a lone Sunderland was attacked by eight
Ju-88 and shot-down two!!!

Rob