Supermarine Swan

Swan
The Swan at Supermarine's works at Woolston, Southampton
Role Maritime reconnaissance/passenger flying boat
National origin United Kingdom
Manufacturer Supermarine
Designer R. J. Mitchell
First flight 25 March 1924
Introduction 1926
Retired 1927
Primary users Imperial Airways
Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment
Number built 1
Developed into Supermarine Southampton

The Supermarine Swan was a 1920s British commercial biplane flying boat designed by R.J. Mitchell. A single machine was built by Supermarine at their works at Woolston, Southampton. The world's first twin-engine amphibian aircraft, it was the precursor to the Supermarine Southampton.

Completed as a wooden aerial reconnaissance flying boat, the Swan first flew on 25 March 1924. It was on display at Woolston during a visit by the Prince of Wales in June 1924. In 1926, it was registered as G-EBJY, having been converted for use as a passenger carrier, and was loaned to Imperial Airways to supplement their commercial fleet. The Swan's accommodation was modified to allow for up 10 passengers. After being used for a passenger service between England and France, the Swan was returned to the Air Ministry in March 1927. It was scrapped the following year.