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Heavy Lift Turboprop Freighter: 60 Years Of The Short Belfast

This quad-engine transporter first took to the skies in 1964.

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How The Short Calcutta Revolutionized Imperial Airways' Flights To India

The Short S.8 Calcutta flying boat remains an important part of Imperial Airways' history.

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How Short Modified Its Airliners To Create The C-23 ‘Sherpa’ Military Transport Aircraft

Short’s innovations came at the perfect time to support U.S. military operations.

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The British Made Short 360 First Flew 41 Years Ago

The history of the Short 360.

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Imperial Airways: The UK's Long-Haul Interwar Giant

Imperial Airways was the UK’s first long-haul airline, flying routes to Europe, Asia and Africa

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