Severn | |
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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.