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THE FLYING SUB

The Flying Sub

The Flying Sub is exactly that, a sub (an underwater vessel) that can also fly in the air. In other words, it is an amphibious craft.

FLYING SUB DEBUT

Flying Sub debut in the Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea second season episode Time Bomb Flying Sub debut in the Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea second season episode Time Bomb Flying Sub debut in the Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea second season episode Time Bomb

The Flying Sub made its first appearance in the Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea second season episode "Time Bomb" and would be seen regularly in the TV series thereafter.

SEAVIEW REVAMP FOR THE FLYING SUB

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With the introduction of the Flying Sub, the Seaview itself needed a refit to make space for it to carry the Flying Sub. The front of the Seaview went through significant modifications with the observation nose reducing from 8 to 4 windows, and then the addition of the Flying Sub bay underneath the hull from which it could launch.

The Seaview Revamp Blueprint to Accommodate the Flying Sub

THE FLYING SUB VAULT

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The Flying Sub Vault photographs are courtesy of MPTV.

FULL SIZE FLYING SUB BEHIND THE SCENES

Dawson Palmer and model Astrid Shultz behind the scenes with the full size Flying Sub

Above is a photo taken behind the scenes during filming of the Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea episode "Escape" (later called "Deadly Creature Below") with Dawson Palmer and model Astrid Shultz in front of the full size Flying Sub.

36 INCH FLYING SUB BLUEPRINTS

36 Inch Flying Sub Blueprints

36 Inch Flying Sub Miniature Blueprint Sheet 1

36 Inch Flying Sub Miniature Blueprint Sheet 2

18 INCH FLYING SUB PROTOTYPE

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The above pictures are of an 18 inch Flying Sub model from Gary Coghlan which is very heavy and appears to be made of plaster. If you know anything about this model, please let us know.

Diego Sánchez Campos Seaview Gallery Diego Sánchez Campos Flying Sub Gallery