An improved version of the Supermarine Seagull II, the Seagull III was specifically built for the Royal Australian Navy for operations from the seaplane tender HMAS Albatross. Compared to the Mk II, the Mk III had a more powerful engine ( a Napier Lion V while the Mk. II had a Lion III). The first six aircraft arrived in January 1926, with a further three arriving the following year.
The Seagulls were operated by No. 101 Flight RAAF, and initially worked with HMAS Moresby during 1926 and 1927, assisting in the photographic survey of the Great Barrier Reef. From February 1929 to April 1933, six of the Seagulls served on board HMAS Albatross, where they served as spotting, shadowing and reconnaissance aircraft. They were transferred to HMAS Canberra and HMAS Australia when Albatross became held in reserve in 1932. The Seagull IIIs were withdrawn from active service or scrapped in 1936; they were superseded by the Supermarine Seagull V.
Supermarine Seagull A9-1
Supermarine Seagull III A9-1 just after being builtSupermarine Seagull III A9-1 just after being builtSupermarine Seagull III A9-1 just after being builtSupermarine Seagull III A9-1
Supermarine Seagull A9-2
Supermarine Seagull III A9-2 of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAFSupermarine Seagull III A9-2Supermarine Seagull III A9-2 of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF being lowered onto the deck of HMAS AlbatrossSupermarine Seagull III A9-2
Supermarine Seagull A9-3
Supermarine Seagull III A9-3Supermarine Seagull III A9-3 of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF being hoisted out of the water and aboard HMAS AlbatrossSupermarine Seagull III A9-3 of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF being lowered onto the deckSupermarine Seagull III A9-3
Supermarine Seagull A9-4
Supermarine Seagull III A9-4Supermarine Seagull III A9-4Supermarine Seagull III A9-4Supermarine Seagull III A9-4 being recovered
Supermarine Seagull A9-5
Supermarine Seagull III A9-5 being hoisted aboard HMAS CanberraSupermarine Seagull III A9-5 being hoisted aboard HMAS CanberraSupermarine Seagull III A9-5 of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF which has just landed on the water and is about to be hoisted aboardSupermarine Seagull III A9-5 of101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF next to HMAS CanberraSupermarine Seagull III A9-5
Supermarine Seagull A9-6
Supermarine Seagull III A9-6Supermarine Seagull III A9-6Supermarine Seagull III A9-6Supermarine Seagull III A9-6Supermarine Seagull III A9-6 New Guinea. c. 1930Supermarine Seagull flying boat A9-6 being winched over the side from HMAS AlbatrossSupermarine Seagull III A9-6 damaged aboard HMAS AustraliaSupermarine Seagull III A9-6 aboard HMAS Australia after being dropped from the craneSupermarine Seagull III A9-6 damaged aboard HMAS Australia
Supermarine Seagull A9-7
Supermarine Seagull A9-8
Supermarine Seagull III A9-8A Supermarine Seagull III of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF is about to be lowered into the hold. A9-8 in the backgroundSeveral Supermarine Seagull III A9-8 of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF lined up on the top deck Supermarine Seagull III A9-8 of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF is about to be hoisted aboard HMAS Albatross
Supermarine Seagull A9-9
Supermarine Seagull III A9-9 on HMAS Australia 21 Sep 1932Supermarine Seagull III A9-9Supermarine Seagull III A9-9 next to HMAS Australia
Supermarine Seagull Unidentified
Supermarine Seagull IIISupermarine Seagull IIISupermarine Seagull III flying boat taking off from North West Bay, TasmaniaSupermarine Seagull IIISupermarine Seagull IIISupermarine Seagull III on Survey flight
Supermarine Seagull III Amphibians Operating From HMAS Albatross
With its wings folded back, a Supermarine Seagull III of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF is about to be lowered into the holdSupermarine Seagull III A9-2 of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF being lowered onto the deck of HMAS AlbatrossSupermarine Seagull III A9-3 of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF being lowered onto the deckSupermarine Seagull III A9-3 of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF being hoisted out of the water and aboard HMAS AlbatrossSupermarine Seagull III of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAFSeveral Supermarine Seagull III seaplanes of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF lined up on the top deckA Supermarine Seagull III seaplane of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAFSeveral Supermarine Seagull III seaplanes of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF Being Lowered into the HangerSupermarine Seagull III on HMAS AlbatrossA Supermarine Seagull III seaplane of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF is lowered into the hold of HMAS AlbatrossSupermarine Seagull flying boat A9-6 being winched over the side from HMAS AlbatrossSupermarine Seagull flying boat being brought up on to the deck of HMAS AlbatrossSupermarine Seagull III Aboard HMAS AlbatrossSupermarine Seagull III A9-5 of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF which has just landed on the water and is about to be hoisted aboardSupermarine Seagull III of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAFSupermarine Seagull III of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF Supermarine Seagull III A9-8 of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF is about to be hoisted aboard HMAS AlbatrossTwo Supermarine Seagull III seaplanes of No. 101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF being hoisted out of the waterSupermarine Seagull III on the water next to HMAS AlbatrossHMAS Albatross
Supermarine Seagull III Amphibians Operating From HMAS Australia
Supermarine Seagull III on HMAS Australia 21 Sep 1932Supermarine Seagull III on HMAS Australia 21 Sep 1932Supermarine Seagull III on HMAS Australia 21 Sep 1932Supermarine Seagull III on HMAS Australia 21 Sep 1932Supermarine Seagull III A9-9 on HMAS Australia 21 Sep 1932Supermarine Seagull III A9-9 next to HMAS AustraliaSupermarine Seagull III A9-6 damaged aboard HMAS AustraliaSupermarine Seagull III A9-6 damaged aboard HMAS AustraliaSupermarine Seagull III A9-6 aboard HMAS Australia after being dropped from the crane
Supermarine Seagull III Amphibians Operating From HMAS Canberra
Seagull Amphibian 24 September 1921Supermarine Seagull III A9-5 of101 Fleet Co-operation Flight RAAF next to HMAS CanberraSupermarine Seagull III A9-5 being hoisted aboard HMAS CanberraSupermarine Seagull III A9-5 being hoisted aboard HMAS CanberraHMAS Canberra and her Supermarine Seagull IIIHMAS Canberra, with HMAS Stalwart alongside, in January 1930 with Supermarine Seagull IIIs
