1956 - 1968 ... Soviet- jet flying boat "Mallow"


... although the US gave up on large flying boats in the 1950's the Soviets continued their development. This was in no small part due to the USSR's naval doctrines of surprise attacks against US Carrier task forces. Flying boats can operate independently of large bases and can sneak around, hiding at small islands and coves. (LINK)


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