Short S.20 Seaplane G-ADHJ ‘Mercury’ and Short S.21 flying boat G-ADHK ‘Maia’

Short S.20 Seaplane G-ADHJ ‘Mercury’ and Short S.21 flying boat G-ADHK ‘Maia’

Description: Short S.20 Seaplane G-ADHJ ‘Mercury’ being lifted by crane onto Short S.21 flying boat G-ADHK ‘Maia’ parked on a dock. Guide ropes manned by ground crew are assisting ‘Mercury’ to align with ‘Maia’ and prevent rotation in the event of wind.

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