Short L.17 Scylla, G-ACJJ / S768, Imperial Airways
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Registration: G-ACJJ
Construction Number: S768
Code Number: Scylla
Model Short L.17 Scylla
Operator: Imperial Airways
Airport: In Flight, International Airspace
Photographer: Mike Dowsing Collection
Date Taken: 1934 (approximate)
Date Submitted: 23/11/2011
A "Flight" photo of the magnificent Short Scylla. It shows the Flettner trimming aerofoil on the rudder which I think was an early temporary modification. First flight in 1934 and withdrawn from use, in 1940.
Picture ID:1322327