Flying Boat Tested For Indian Route

The video discusses a flying boat built by Short Brothers for Imperial Airways, intended for air mail routes from England to India and the Cape. It highlights the flight path between Athens and Alexandria and the capacity to carry passengers and mail. Additional information can be found on the Short Brothers website.

Who built the flying boat for Imperial Airways Ltd.?

• Lockheed Martin

• Airbus

• Short Brothers Rochester

• Boeing

What is the destination of the air mail route from England?

• New Zealand

• India and the Cape

• Canada

• Australia

How long is the oversea route between Athens and Alexandria?

• 400 miles

• 500 miles

• 700 miles

• 600 miles

How many passengers can each flying boat carry?

• 20 passengers

• 16 passengers

• 24 passengers

• 12 passengers

What is the total mail capacity of the flying boat?

• Two tonnes

• One and a half tonnes

• One tonne

• Two and a half tonnes