The Empire Flying Boats Pt. 1

Host Garry Hills talks with Paul Sheehan who has just completed the first definitive history of the Short Empire Flying Boats of the 1930's and '40's. In this first of two episodes, Paul describes the design and performance of the Empire Boats, laying the groundwork for the next episode describing the story of the 6 Qantas Empire Flying Boats.

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