Saunders Roe Collection

Princess Flying Boat
19th August 1952: Holidaymakers at Cowe, Isle of Wight, watching the launching of a 140 ton Saunders-Roe Princess flying boat prior to flight trials

Saunders Roe SR-177
Cutaway Drawing of a Saunders Roe SR-177 Date: 1950s

Lt Cdr Peter Melville Lamb, DSC*, AFC - Chief Test Pilot
Lt Cdr Peter Melville Lamb, DSC*, AFC (1923-2000), Chief Test Pilot, Saunders-Roe, with the SRN1 hovercraft in 1959. Date: 1959

Saunders-Roe A17 Cutty Sark, G-aVX, in amphibious form

The first Saunders-Roe A19 Cloud, G-ABCJ, at a RAeS Gar?
The first Saunders-Roe A19 Cloud, G-ABCJ, at a RAeS Garden Party (possibly at the Fairey Aviation Aerodrome, Great West Road, Hayes, Middlesex, on 10 May 1936)

Saunders-Roe W. 14 Skeeter AOP. 10
Army Air Corps - Saunders-Roe W.14 Skeeter AOP.10 XK482 (msn S2/3070), at Eastleigh on 22 November 1960. Date: 1960

Saunders-Roe P. 531-1 G-APNV
Saunders-Roe P.531-1 G-APNV (msn S2/5268), the development prototype of the P.531 with full-span tailplane and external hoist, seen at the 1958 SBAC Farnborough Air Show, 1-7 September

Saunders-Roe A19 Cloud, G-ABHG, in revised form with two 425hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp radials, an auxiliary aerofoil and three rudders

The first Saunders-Roe A19 Cloud, G-ABCJ

Saunders-Roe A17 Cutty Sark

The first Saunders-Roe A17 Cutty Sark, G-aIP

Saunders-Roe A17 Cutty Sark, S1575, was considered by the Seaplane Training Flight and the MAEE for use as a military trainer

Saunders-Roe A17 Cutty Sark hull construction

The first Saunders-Roe A27 London, K3560

Saunders-Roe A29 Clouds, K3729 and K3725, with No.48 Squadron

Saunders-Roe A19 Cloud, 12, K2681

Saunders-Roe A29 Cloud

Saunders-Roe A19 Cloud, G-AC??, on the slipway at Cowes in 1935. Date: 1935

Saunders-Roe A27 London II, K5255

Saunders-Roe A27 London I

Three Saunders-Roe A27 London IIs, K5259, K5261 and K5262

Saunders-Roe A27 London, K3560
The first Saunders-Roe A27 London, K3560, over the south of England in 1934. Date: 1934

Saunders-Roe A21 Windhover on the slipway at Cowes

Saunders-Roe A21 Windhover

Saunders-Roe A29 Cloud on the slipway at Cowes

Saunders-Roe A29 Cloud, K2897

Saunders-Roe SR. N4 Princess Anne Hovercraft
The Saunders-Roe SR.N4 (Saunders-Roe Nautical 4) Princess Anne, otherwise known as the Mountbatten-class, the biggest hovercraft to have been completed upon its introduction

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Saunders-Roe: Pioneering the Skies and Seas From the majestic Princess Flying Boat to the nimble Saunders-Roe W. 14 Skeeter AOP. 10, Saunders-Roe has left an indelible mark on aviation history. With a legacy spanning decades, their innovative aircraft designs continue to captivate enthusiasts worldwide. Under the skilled guidance of Lt Cdr Peter Melville Lamb, DSC*, AFC - Chief Test Pilot, Saunders-Roe pushed boundaries and achieved remarkable feats. The amphibious form of the iconic Saunders Roe A17 Cutty Sark, G-aVX, showcased their commitment to versatility and innovation. The first-ever Saunders-Roe A19 Cloud, G-ABCJ, took flight at a RAeS Gar?, marking a significant milestone in aviation technology. This groundbreaking aircraft paved the way for future advancements in aerial transportation. Not limited to conventional planes alone, Saunders-Roe also ventured into hovercraft development with their revolutionary SR. N4 Princess Anne Hovercraft. This marvel of engineering combined air cushion technology with sleek design to redefine maritime travel. The Saunders Roe SR-177 stands as a testament to their dedication towards pushing boundaries further than ever before. Its cutting-edge features and performance capabilities solidified its place among aviation's elite. In addition to these extraordinary achievements, the revised version of the Saunders-Roe A19 Cloud, G-ABHG continued to impress aviation enthusiasts around the globe with its enhanced design and improved functionality. With each new creation like the renowned P. 531-1 G-APNV or even earlier models such as The first-ever Saunders-Roe A19 Cloud, G-ABCJ, Saundesr Roe consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment towards revolutionizing aerospace technology. Through their pioneering spirit and relentless pursuit of excellence, Saunders Roe has forever etched its name in aviation history books. Their contributions have shaped modern-day aerospace industry while inspiring generations of aviators to reach for the skies.