Sujet
The upper component of the Short-Mayo Composite Aircraft 'Mercury', c1929 (c1937). Artist: Unknown.
Légende
The upper component of the Short-Mayo Composite Aircraft 'Mercury' undergoing flight trials at Rochester, Kent, c1929 (c1937). The Short Mayo Composite was a long-range seaplane combination produced by Short Brothers to provide a reliable long-range air transport service to the United States and the British Empire and the Commonwealth. The upper component, 'Mercury', was a twin-float, four-engine seaplane crewed by a single pilot and a navigator. Short Brothers were founded in 1908 in London, and were the first company in the world to make production aircraft. From Wonders of World Aviation, Vol. 1, by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd, London, c1937]
The Print Collector collection
Date
1937
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector
Notre référence
HRM19C77_461
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
55,8Mo (4,6Mo) / 32,8cm x 42,6cm / 3871 x 5037 (300dpi)