Фотографии
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Регистрационный номер: VH-ABE [4], G-AEUI [4] Short Empire Flying Boat VH-ABE, the subject of the 12.12.38 entry.
12.12.38 "Coorong" was Qantas Short S.23 Empire VH-ABE c/n S.851, driven ashore from moorings during the night and blown onto a breakwater at the peak of the high tide. As the sea subsided the aircraft was secured to prevent salt water penetration of the hull. Dismantled and returned to Shorts for rebuild. It later reverted to G-AEUI 10.39.Самолёты на фотографии: Short Empire / S.23 - Великобритания - 1936
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Регистрационный номер: VH-ABE [4], G-AEUI [4] The photographs show the damage to Short Empire VH-ABE "Coorong" at Darwin on 12.12.38. Ropes have been secured around the aircraft to prevent it from slipping back into the water. The tailplane is shown rammed up against the breakwater.
Самолёты на фотографии: Short Empire / S.23 - Великобритания - 1936
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Регистрационный номер: VH-ABE [4], G-AEUI [4] The photographs show the damage to Short Empire VH-ABE "Coorong" at Darwin on 12.12.38. The starboard float is crushed between the wing and a jetty, the propeller has already been removed.
Самолёты на фотографии: Short Empire / S.23 - Великобритания - 1936
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Регистрационный номер: VH-ABE [4], G-AEUI [4] The photographs show the damage to Short Empire VH-ABE "Coorong" at Darwin on 12.12.38. The forward fuselage is shown out of the water at low tide, wedged against the jetty.
Самолёты на фотографии: Short Empire / S.23 - Великобритания - 1936
