Welcome to another episode of Warbird Wednesday! The Supermarine Walrus is a British single-engine amphibious biplane designed by Supermarine's R. J. Mitchell. Primarily used as a maritime patrol aircraft, it was the first British squadron-service aircraft to incorporate an undercarriage that was fully retractable, crew accommodation that was enclosed, and a fuselage completely made of metal. | Palm Springs Air Museum

I think this maybe a Supermarine Walrus? I’m not sure but the complexity of launching such an aircraft off a ship with flags, coloured flags, various motions with flags is impressive!! Then the Pilot with balls of steel is launched of by the seat of his pants!! Wonderful footage of an era where methods we take for granted were pioneered! Would I have a go at this yeah!! Would I be nervous!! Hell yeah!!! . . Many naval vessels apart from aircraft carriers carried float planes, seaplanes or amphib

Amazing walrus vocalizations! 🎵 Walruses are social animals and are known for their unique and loud vocalizations. A male walrus roar can reach levels of up to 120 decibels, making them one of the loudest sounds produced by marine mammals. Learn more interesting, fun facts about walruses at www.pdza.org/10-walrus-facts 🤓 The caps on the walrus tusks are to help protect them as they grow - similar to a night guard for human teeth! 📹: Keeper Kristyn | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Amazing walrus vocalizations! 🎵 Walruses are social animals and are known for their unique and loud vocalizations. A male walrus roar can reach levels of up to 120 decibels, making them one of the loudest sounds produced by marine mammals. So, when a male walrus is feeling vocal, they can make quite a splash with their impressive serenades! 🩵 📹: Keeper Kristyn | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium