Aircraft VP-LVE Data
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aircraft record found
VP-LVE
Southern Cross
1943 Short S.25 Sandringham 4, c/n SH.55C
Airframe Info
| Manufacturer | Short |
| Model | S.25 Sandringham 4 Search all Short S.25 Sandringham 4 |
| Year built | 1943 |
| Construction Number (C/N) | SH.55C |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Number of Seats | 30 |
| Number of Engines | 4 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model | Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp R-1830-92D |
| Also Registered As |
Aircraft
| Registration Number | VP-LVE |
| Alternative Code/Name | Southern Cross |
| Current Status | De-registered |
Owner
| Owner | Antilles Air Boats |
| Address |
San Juan - Seaplane (PR34), Puerto Rico |
User Comments
Admin, 2011-12-23 12:18:03
Built by Short Bros at Rochester as a Sunderland III and delivered on July 8, 1943 to 57 FBMU. Delivered to TEAL, October 28, 1947. Reg ZK-AMH and named "RMA Auckland". Sold to Barrier Reef Airways in 1950, later sold to Ansett Flying Boat Services in 1953. Last Flying Boat service to Lord Howe on September 10, 1974. Sold to Antilles Air Boat on November 28, 1974. Presently displayed at Southampton Hall of Aviation as VH-BRC.