About This File
X-Plane 10.50+ Short Empire S-23. The Short Empire was a medium-range four-engined monoplane flying boat, designed and developed by Short Brothers during the 1930s. Its maiden flight was conducted on the 4th July 1936 and was followed by 30 aircraft. Two aircraft presented in this package are the "Canopus" registered G-ADHL and the "Cavalier" registered G-ADUU. The latter operated from Sands Point Bermuda and ditched in the Atlantic Ocean on 21st January 1939 and sank. Credits goes to Beber for the use of his pilots. By Philippe Gastebois.