A Visit to the Botwood Flying Boat Museum, Newfoundland and Labrador
A little known piece of Newfoundland and Labrador history are the flying boats of Botwood. The first commercial trans Atlantic flights went out from there. In the Second World War, the Allies kept a squadron of amphibious planes there. Only about 16 kilometers off the Trans Canada Highway at Bishop Falls, the museum in Botwood is worth the side trip.
Other information: Botwood was an airport in the early 1920's, that Charles and Anne Lindbergh were here in 1933, that we were the North American terminus for Transatlantic flights, and that we were an RCAF reconnaissance base during World War II.
In 1933 another famous airplane pilot, Charles Lindbergh, and his wife, Anne, landed his plane in Botwood harbour for refueling. He was exploring the coast of the North Atlantic for suitable sites for the takeoff and landing of possible transatlantic passenger flights. His recommendation of Botwood for this purpose was accepted by Pan Am, BOAC and their respective governments. By 1937 all was in readiness for these flights and testing began and Botwood residents gaped in awe at these huge flying machines. Because flying facilities were already in place here due to the sheltered harbour, location and being relatively fog free, Botwood was chosen to be a reconnaissance base for PBY Catalina's. During the war over ten thousand troops passed through here as well as VIP's such as Winston Churchill and Bob Hope.
Ode To Botwood
A collection of pictures from Botwood, Newfoundland...set to the song, Grey Foggy Day.
Botwood Seaplane Base Tour
This Botwood, Newfoundland and Labrador location was once one of the busiest transoceanic seaplane bases in the world. This PBY on display here is a Newfoundland air services water bomber.
Botwood Kraft Hockeyville 2016
Calling all Hockey Fans and Supporters!
Please Support Botwood Area Minor Hockey Kraft Hockeyville Nomination 2016!
*All kraft food products collected at our nomination event were donated to our local foodbank.
Botwood Day Fireworks
Fireworks for Botwood Day (Flying Boat Festival) 6 August 2007
Episode #132 Driving the train from Botwood to Grandfalls
Special thank you to Thomas for allowing me permission to use his video on my channel. :-)
NFLD 07 Museums
If I were going to eat that ship I would start on that wall. -Alex
Building In Botwood Newfoundland Burns To The Ground
I'm really glad I caught this crazy fire on camera. There was fire stations from all around coming to help and after almost 3 hours the fire was put out. Nobody was harmed in the fire and we don't even know how it started. Please inform me how in the comments below. Thanks for watching :)
The Town of Botwood
From 2003 at least. The pictures I took for the website. - created at
Alexandre Petrov: Newfoundland
Pascal Blais Studio produced this government promotional spot out of Target Marketing, where Alexandre Petrov painted stunning images; capturing the picturesque landscape of Newfoundland and its rugged history. Check out Pascal Blais Studio's website for more pascalblais.com
Botwood NL Part three.
Repairing the town service.
Fawcett to Botwood
driving from Fawcett Rd to Botwood Rd
The Newfoundland Museum in Saint John's, Newfoundland
The most comprehensive museum in Newfoundland, featuring displays of natural habitat, whales, history and lifestyles revolving around the fishing industry and exhibits of Aboriginal culture. Find out about the families and lifestyles of migratory fishermen that first frequented the shores some 500 years ago, establishing communities that survive to this day.
America by Air Webisode 2 - Flying Boats
This series of educational webisodes focuses on subjects covered in the America by Air exhibition at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
US President Roosevelt at the Atlantic Conference in Newfoundland and at the Yalt...HD Stock Footage
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US President Roosevelt at the Atlantic Conference in Newfoundland and at the Yalta Conference in Yalta, Soviet Union.
Contribution of Franklin D Roosevelt as the President of the United States. In Newfoundland people offer prayers during a church service aboard HMS Prince of Wales during the Atlantic Conference in 1941. US President Franklin D Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill seated. Smoke rises from a bombed ship. Exteriors of the White House. Franklin D Roosevelt states his intention to run a fourth term. Cameramen and newsmen present. People in a queue to cast their vote. US Vice President Harry S. Truman is greeted by people. Truman with his family. Truman addresses people. In Yalta, Soviet Union : President Franklin D Roosevelt in a car. Franklin D Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin during the Yalta Conference. Location: United States. Date: 1945.
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Dick Merrill and Jack Lambie take off for a trans Atlantic flight from New York, ...HD Stock Footage
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Dick Merrill and Jack Lambie take off for a trans Atlantic flight from New York, United States.
Dick Merrill leaves for his second trans Atlantic flight in New York, United States. Lockheed L10 E Electra being refueled at an airfield in New York, United States. Pilot Dick Merrill and his co pilot Jack Lambie look at a map before taking off. People gathered to witness the take off. Aircraft takes off and flies over the city of New York. Location: New York United States. Date: May 10, 1937.
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Peterview Newfoundland By.Daisy Elliott
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Botwood Christmas Parade ????????
Winter In Newfoundland 2012
Santa and his hard times
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