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The Story of the ‘Short’ Empire Flying Boats
This is a story from a bygone age recalling the most successful flying-boat airliner ever built. Designed to a specification for Imperial Airways, then Britain's national airline, it carried passengers and, more importantly, mail throughout the British Empire. The airliner offered luxurious travel for the privileged few, every journey being an adventure shared by passengers and crew.rnrnShort Brothers built 42 Empires at their factory in Rochester during the late 1930s. Imperial Airways were expanding their network to the furthermost outposts of the British Empire, whilst laying down the principles of scheduled airline operation. This is the tale of the realisation of a dream and the efforts of those who made it possible. During World War II, the military Sunderland version became an icon.
Author - Phillip E. Sims
First published in 2000, this copy printed in 2013 by Pen & Sword
Hardcover with dust jacket
353 Pages
Illustrations - Black/white photos throughout
Condition - Excellent
Book stock no - B1537
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The Story of the ‘Short’ Empire Flying Boats
This is a story from a bygone age recalling the most successful flying-boat airliner ever built. Designed to a specification for Imperial Airways, then Britain's national airline, it carried passengers and, more importantly, mail throughout the British Empire. The airliner offered luxurious travel for the privileged few, every journey being an adventure shared by passengers and crew.rnrnShort Brothers built 42 Empires at their factory in Rochester during the late 1930s. Imperial Airways were expanding their network to the furthermost outposts of the British Empire, whilst laying down the principles of scheduled airline operation. This is the tale of the realisation of a dream and the efforts of those who made it possible. During World War II, the military Sunderland version became an icon.
Author - Phillip E. Sims
First published in 2000, this copy printed in 2013 by Pen & Sword
Hardcover with dust jacket
353 Pages
Illustrations - Black/white photos throughout
Condition - Excellent
Book stock no - B1537
Showroom: View at BRIDGE EMPORIUM, 402A Main North Road, Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND.
See the HOME PAGE for current OPENING HOURS.
Pick up in Store - Visa, Mastercard, EFTPOS, Cash accepted
Delivery available in New Zealand only, via NZ POST - Postage $9.80 up to (3 working days) with a Rural surcharge of $5.70 where it applies. Or by COURIER POST $11.80 (next working day) plus the Rural Surcharge if applicable.
Payment by Direct Bank Transfer
Free Delivery for Book orders over $100
Enquire below.