On May 5, 1949, the BOAC Short Solent 3 flying boat City of London performed a ceremonial landing on the River Thames near the Tower of London as a publicity stunt for the airline's Silver Jubilee. This was a rare event designed for publicity rather than practical transportation, as a permanent Thames flying boat terminal was never established due to environmental impracticalities. Credit: @bbc_archive | History In Pictures

11K views · 224 reactions | The 10-ENGINE Flying PALACE: Britain's Lost Luxury Airliner [RARE RESTORED FOOTAGE] This restored and colorized video short features rare historical footage of the Saunders-Roe SR.45 Princess, the largest all-metal flying boat ever constructed. Explore the history of this colossal 10-engine British airliner, a "flying hotel" designed for transatlantic luxury that was ultimately made obsolete before it ever carried a single passenger. | Marcus J Engel | Facebook