Corsair was supported by means of staging on the starboard side and with a raft on the other. Work begins on raising the 'boat by means of a pump from inside and jacks on either side. The four Pegasus engines have been removed to lighten the aircraft as much as possible during lifting.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Empire / S.23 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Short S.23 G-ADVB Corsair where she finished up in thick mud on the River Dungu, about 150 miles south-west of Juba, following a first unsuccessful attempt to fly it out on July 13, 1939. The attempt was made by Capt Alcock, brother of Atlantic flyer John. Corsair went into service with Imperial Airways in April 1937.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Empire / S.23 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Work starts on removing the Bristol Pegasus engines and flaps in order to lighten Corsair as much as possible before raising the hull for repair work.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Empire / S.23 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

The engines were towed up river on this raft. The workforce was native labour from a convict settlement, the men working at the rate of 2d (0-8p) per day; one of their tasks was building a barrage to raise the river level so that Corsair could take off safely.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Empire / S.23 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

The first engine runs, viewed from Corsair’s cockpit, on November 9, 1939. On November 18 all the engines were run and the 'boat was moved forward several feet.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Empire / S.23 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Another view of Corsair before work began on stripping it for raising from the river. The hull had been badly damaged a second time following the abortive first attempt to fly it out.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Empire / S.23 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Ready to be flown off by Capt Kelly Rogers. Mr Cowling, who took these photographs, last saw Corsair at Feradje on December 23 - his last job on the aircraft was to remove the badly corroded throttle receivers from two of the engines. Capt Kelly Rogers flew Corsair away on January 6, 1940.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Empire / S.23 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936

Corsair is repaired and almost ready to be flown out. Seen in jubilant mood on the river bank are, from left to right. Radio Officer Wytcherley (known to the natives as “Mokoto”, The King), Roy Sisson, later Sir Roy, electrician John Love and Ernie Arroll, who was engineer in charge on site.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Short Empire / S.23 - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1936