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Aviation history Short 'C' class Empire flying boats Photo Gallery

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The Control Deck of an Empire 'boat. Throttles in the centre with the Mixture Controls. The Sperry Autopilot in the centre of the Dashboard.

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The Radio Officer's domain, immediately behind the Captain's position

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A view of the Smoking Cabin before it was converted to the Flight Clerk's office & forward mail hold.

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A view from the Promenade Cabin looking forward to the Smoking Cabin.

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The Promenade Cabin looking aft from the Centre Cabin.