File:Short S45A Solent IV (11748354324).jpg
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From Kiwi Aircraft Images: "ZK-AMO 'Aranui' (c/n SH-1559) is the world's sole surviving Solent IV. (although there are also several Solent III's in existence). Built by Short Bros & Harland of Belfast, the aircraft was delivered in November 1949. As noted above, after entering service in December 1949 Aranui remained in operation until 1960, flying the 'coral' route. This is the last purpose built large commercial flying boat, and as such has an important place in aviation history. Unfortunately the aircraft sat outside for a number of years, exposed to weather and vandals. However in the mid-80's serious restoration began. Restoration is being carried out by the Solent Preservation Society Inc. under the auspices of MOTAT. The Society grew out of the Friends of the Flying Boat, a group of ex-TEAL employees which flowed on from the '20 Year' Club who were interested in maintaining contact with former co-workers. |
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| Author | Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand |
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This image was originally posted to Flickr by Bernard Spragg at https://flickr.com/photos/88123769@N02/11748354324 (archive). It was reviewed on 17 May 2019 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the cc-zero. |
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