Which shipboard floatplane is the personal favorite?
Short answerHe has a soft spot for the Arado 196 and Italian designs, but names the Supermarine Seagull as his usual favorite.
NotesThe personal choice could be made patriotically or less patriotically. The Arado 196 and several Italian floatplanes receive praise. The usual favorite is the Supermarine Seagull. That choice connects with the earlier emphasis on Supermarine as a serious naval and flying-boat manufacturer before and beyond the Spitfire.