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The untold story of Amphibian aircraft that used to fly and land in Lake Victoria

Kisumu warehouse near the old Amphibian Apron built in 1914. It currently, houses some Kenya Airports Authority Police (Kapu). [Kepher Otieno/Standard]

In 1914, Lake Victoria began to provide a convenient landing point for amphibious aircraft, which could take off and land both on water and land.

The floatplanes no longer exist, but it is possible to visit the site where they were parked at the old Kisumu Airport. Even what used to be a hangar for the light aircraft is still in good shape, albeit rusty and dusty.

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