Model of Short "Empire" Flying Boat 'Canopus', scale 1:24, made by Short Brothers Ltd., Rochester, England
Model of Short 'Empire' Flying Boat 'Canopus', scale 1:24. Imperial Airways ordered 28 Flying Boats from Short Brothers of Rochester, Kent, following the British Government's decision to carry all mail to the Empire by air without a surcharge. British Overseas Airways continued using them throughout WWII, they were withdrawn in 1947.
Details
- Category:
- Aeronautics
- Object Number:
- 1937-587
- Measurements:
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overall: 1448 mm x 1118 mm,
- type:
- aeroplanes, aircraft, airliners and passenger aircraft
- credit:
- Short Bros. (Rochester & Bedford) Ltd.
