Ah! the Kawanishi " Emily" Flying boat
Anybody that loves the large Seaplanes has to love it. The "Emily', then there's the "Catalina" aircraft. Now travel around a little in Floatable aircraft History books and you will find many beautiful Planes.
Of course we all have heard of the " Spruce Goose" Yeah, Big, for sure. Now that "Emily " sticks in my old mind for one reason.Does anyone know about the "Pan-American World Airways two level, Luxury Flying boats known as the Clippers?
Now look at that "Emily" closely. Can you say imitation is a sincere form of Flattery. Design wise.The " Emily" appears a Militarized Copy of those world famous " Clippers". I have always wondered what the " Emily" would look like civilianized and turned into one of those famous flock of Trans-Pacific Birds!
Look carefully. If you know your Seaplanes, I bet you'll come close to agreeing with me.