The Saunders Roe A.27 London was a British military biplane flying boat built by the Saunders Roe company. Only 31 were built, entering service with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1936. Although due for replacement by the outbreak of the Second World War, they saw some active service pending the introduction of the unsuccessful Lerwick.

Development

The A.27 London was designed in response to the Air Ministry Specification R.24/31 issued for a "General Purpose Open Sea Patrol Flying Boat" and was based on the Saro A.7 Severn. The London and its contemporary, the Supermarine Stranraer, were the last multi-engine, biplane flying-boats to see service with the RAF.

  • 201 Squadron (Apr 1936 – Apr 1940)
  • 202 Squadron (Sep 1937 – Jun 1941)
  • 204 Squadron (Oct 1936 – Jul 1939)
  • 209 Squadron (Oct 1934 – Feb 1936)
  • 210 Squadron (Oct–Nov 1935)
  • 228 Squadron (Feb 1937 – Sep 1938)
  • 240 Squadron (Jul 1939 – Jul 1940)

Specifications (London Mk.II)

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See also

References

Bibliography

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  • Saunders Roe & British Hovercraft Corporation Archive
  • Saro London – British Aircraft Directory