With a crew of three or four, maximum speed 135mph and a range of 600 miles. a ceiling of 18,500 feet. The walrus was used for Naval reconnaissance and air-sea rescue. The first proto type flew in June 1933 and The Fleet Air Arm took delivery of the Walrus in March 1936. The Supermarine walrus served in all sectors of the British Empire and during World war two, was used for a variety of roles. including as a Bomber in East Africa, but mostly used for reconnaissance and Air sea rescue. A Total of 765 Walrus's were built as well as 26 seagull V's.