Currently being restored by Solent Sky - we urgently require sponsorship and donations to bring this unique aircraft back to flying condition. Solent Sky has been in the business of preserving British aviation heritage for over thirty years. The rare collection of aircraft housed in the Solent Sky Museum in Southampton depicts the story of 26 aircraft companies that once operated in the area. Without question the most important aspect of this story of Solent Aviation is the creation of the legendary Spitfire by R.J.Mitchell at the Supermarine Woolston Works. Southampton and the Solent were also famous as the home of the most important flying boat operation in the world. Solent Sky’s permanent exhibition comprises of many static aircraft which are the corner stones to the above story. For the first time the museum proposes to invest in a flying exhibit namely the Supermarine Walrus. The Walrus came from the drawing board of the genius of R.J.Mitchell and flew for the first time in 1933. This ungainly single engined bi-plane amphibian served during the second world war with great distinction in the reconnaissance role as the eyes of the Royal Navy. It was best known however and much loved in the Air Sea Rescue role. During the war it rescued thousands of downed airmen and stricken sailors. Seven-hundred and forty Walruses were built in Southampton and the Solent, including the Isle of Wight. Unfortunately only four examples survive world wide including G/RNLI. This aircraft which was offered up for sale for scrap after the war was purchased and turned into an amphibious caravan. The ‘caravan’ and many of the Walrus parts were made available to Solent Sky in the early 1980’s.Through the engineering skills of Mr Dick Melton the caravan has metamorphosed back into a Supermarine Walrus, as yet incomplete. Solent Sky now wishes to continue the work started by Mr Dick Melton to restore the aircraft to flying condition. If successful this will be the only British Amphibious Aircraft flying in the world and will be a marvellous tribute not only to R.J.Mitchell the designer but also to the war time crews who saved so many lives. The Walrus Project desperately needs money to help ge G-RNLI back into the air. If you would like to donate to this cause, please use the Paypal button below and give as much as you want. You will receive a letter confirming your donation, posted to the address of your paypal payment. The museum cannot achieve this ambitious project on its own, it needs the support of sponsors and donations. If you can help or know of anyone who can help please contact Solent Sky. Registered Charity No. 262995