Daring rescue of flying boat recalled

A DARING rescue involving a flying boat that ditched in the Atlantic 62 years ago was recalled last night in Foynes when a week-long celebration commenced to mark the town’s role in transatlantic aviation.

The rescue involved the Bermuda Sky Queen which dramatically ditched hundreds of miles out on the Atlantic after a leaking tank caused it to run out of fuel.

Capt Chuck Martin managed to get the flying boat down safely and all 63 passengers and crew were rescued by a US coastguard ship.