Control cabin of trans-Atlantic seaplane.—Compactness Is the keynote of the control cabin of the Mercury, the upper component of the Short Mayo composite trans-Atlantic aircraft. This seaplane has already made a successful crossing and is thought by some experts to be the forerunner of a regular service. The pilot s seat is at the wheel, where he faces a board which gives the experienced officer full Information about his charge. The radio controls are on the left.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 237, 7 October 1938, Page 13
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77Control cabin of trans-Atlantic seaplane.—Compactness Is the keynote of the control cabin of the Mercury, the upper component of the Short Mayo composite trans-Atlantic aircraft. This seaplane has already made a successful crossing and is thought by some experts to be the forerunner of a regular service. The pilot s seat is at the wheel, where he faces a board which gives the experienced officer full Information about his charge. The radio controls are on the left. Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 237, 7 October 1938, Page 13
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