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Short S. 25 Sandringham 4 VP-LVE
Short S.25 Sandringham 4 VP-LVE Southern Cross (msn SH.55c, ex JM715), of Antilles Air Boats, registered in British Virgin Isles. View from the cabin during take-off at Calshot, in October 1977. This aircraft returned to the UK in 1984 and is now preserved at the Solent Sky Museum in Southhampton. Date: 1977
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1977 1984 Antilles Cabin Calshot Isles Preserved Registered Returned Sandringham Solent Southern Take Off Virgin Short Southhampton
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This stunning print captures the Short S. 25 Sandringham 4 VP-LVE, also known as Southern Cross, during a memorable moment in aviation history. The image was taken in October 1977 from inside the cabin as the aircraft took off at Calshot. This particular plane, with msn SH.55c and ex JM715, belonged to Antilles Air Boats and was registered in the British Virgin Isles.
After its time in service, this iconic aircraft returned to the UK in 1984 and is now proudly preserved at the Solent Sky Museum in Southhampton. Its legacy lives on through this photograph, showcasing a piece of aeronautical history that continues to inspire aviation enthusiasts around the world.
The intricate details of the interior of the cabin and the breathtaking view outside during take-off provide a glimpse into what it must have been like to fly aboard this remarkable machine. The Short S. 25 Sandringham remains an enduring symbol of flight and transport innovation from a bygone era.
This print is part of The Peter Butt Aviation Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, offering a unique perspective on vintage aircraft and their place in our shared heritage of flight.
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