Short S.8 Calcutta
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The Short Calcutta or S.8 was a civilian biplane airliner flying boat made by Short Brothers.
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S.8 Calcutta | |
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View shows the pilot in the open cockpit. | |
Role | Biplane airliner flying boat |
Manufacturer | Short Brothers |
First flight | 14 February 1928 |
Introduction | 1928 |
Primary user | Imperial Airways |
Number built | 7 |
Developed from | Short Singapore |
Variants | Short Rangoon Short Kent Breguet 521 |
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