Summary
This large 'cut-away' model of S.23 C Class flying boat G-ADHL ' Canopus' was donated to the Museum by Qantas Empire Airways in 1950. It is believed to be an original promotional model built in the 1930s. It is similar to an example held in the Science Museum, London which was built in 1936.
The real 'Canopus' was the first S.23 to be delivered by Short Bros at Rochester, Kent in 1936 for Imperial Airways. It survived the war and was broken up in 1946 in the UK.
Physical Description
Green-silver fuselage with red inscriptions and details. On proper right hand side there are 11 cutaways showing the inside of the aeroplane. Two propellers and one stabiliser on each wing. On a custom stand.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Qantas Empire Airways Ltd, 19 May 1950
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Inscriptions
On fuselage: IMPERIAL AIRWAYS / LONDON On fuselage and across wings: G-ADHL
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Brand Names
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Classification
Air transport, Aircraft, Model propeller aircraft - passenger
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
1110 mm (Length), 1450 mm (Width), 560 mm (Height)
Height is from bottom of stand to top of tail fin.
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References
Report of the Museum of Applied Science of Victoria, with Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for Twelve Months ended 30th June, 1950, p.10.
[Other] Report of the Museum of Applied Science of Victoria, with Statement of Receipts and Expenditure., 1949-1950, p.10 Pages
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Keywords
Model Aeroplanes, Passenger Aircraft, Scale Models, Wars & Conflicts
