<p>I have loved flying boats for as long as I can remember. I guess 20 years working as a volunteer on the restoration of the Sunderland at Duxford will have reinforced that!
It is not a surprise then, that I have always wanted to see a Be-12 Chayka.
Monino certainly didn't disappoint in many respects, but this was undoubtedly the highlight for me! 
A classic tourist shot was necessary, and it is one I will treasure! 
The Be-12 is '25 yellow', c/n 5600302.
On display at the Russian Air Force Museum.
Monino, Russia.
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13-8-2012
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<p><a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/ajw1970/10071752815/">I finally meet a Be-12!!</a>
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