[Short S.23 Empire Boat aircraft]

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Identifier2008-03-31_image_045SourceThe Peter M. Bowers Photograph Collection and Papers (2008-03-31), Short S.23 Empire Boat (C-Class) Prints FolderSeries2008-03-31, Series I-ACreatorArnold, RudyDescriptionPhotograph of an Imperial Airways Short S.23 Empire Boat aircraft, designated "G-ADUV Cambria," at the Pan American Airways (PAA) airport in Port Washington, New York, circa 1930s-1940s. Aircraft is pictured in three-quarters right front view.

Inscription on verso: "Imperial Airway's [sic] transatlantic survey flying boat 'Cambria' being refueled for return ocean flight to England; at P.A.A. airbase, Port Washington, L.I."

Stamped on verso: "It is absolutely forbidden to reproduce, syndicate or use this photo for advertising purposes without written permission. Photo by Rudy Arnold, Press Photographer, Floyd Bennett Airport, Brooklyn. N.Y. newspaper, magazine, aerial & commercial photography. Photo no. Fl3008."Creation Datecirca 1930s-1940sSubjectShort S.23 Empire Boat (C-Class Flying Boat)Commuter AircraftImperial AirwaysSeaplanesPlacePort Washington (N.Y.)New York (State)United StatesOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Peter M. Bowers Photograph Collection and Papers/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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