The Aeromarine 50, also called the Limousine Flying Boat, was a luxury

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Design and development

After the

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, Aeromarine had completed over 300 aircraft. Production was centered on seaplanes for sport and commercial use. President Inglis M. Uppercu, marketed the seaplane based in its luxury interior. The aircraft was a

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seaplane with a two-pilot open cockpit and enclosed seating for three passengers. The engine was mounted in a

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Operational history

One Aeromarine 50 was purchased by Aero Limited for New York-Atlantic City flights. Aeromarine Airways also operated Model 50 flying boats.

Variants

;Aeromarine 50B :Fully enclosed variant ;Aeromarine 50C :

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powered version ;Aeromarine 50 "S" :a commercial passenger variant.

Specifications (Aeromarine 50)

References

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