14K views · 89 reactions | On May 5, 1949, the BOAC Short Solent 3 flying boat City of London performed a ceremonial landing on the River Thames near the Tower of London as a publicity stunt for the airline's Silver Jubilee. This was a rare event designed for publicity rather than practical transportation, as a permanent Thames flying boat terminal was never established due to environmental impracticalities. Credit: @bbc_archive | History In Pictures | Facebook