Short S.8 Calcutta
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The Short S.8 Calcutta is an early aircraft in av8. 
Stats
| Introduction | 1928 |
|---|---|
| Withdrawal | 1955 |
| Aircraft Type | Small (with Seaplane Preview parameter) |
| Cruising Speed | 112mph |
| Capacity | 15 pax & 10 mail, or 20 crates of goods |
Information
This triple-engined, metal-hulled flying boat was built for the Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern section of Imperial Airways' London to India route. They also saw service as mailplanes around the UK, and militarised versions were used by the French Navy.
