These beautiful profiles have been generously donated by artist Michael. D. Fletcher and show the various Shorts S.23 'C' Class Empire in the subtle variations of markings she carried over her operational career. These are also the markings contained within the various new Czech Master Resin (CMR) 1/72 scale kit issues. Cracking job, Mike - many thanks for the privilege of showing them here. The final set are taken from the original Profile Publications monograph on the Empire 'boats.

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Short S23 A18-10 RAAF.jpg (67549 bytes) Short S23 A18-12 RAAF.jpg (68152 bytes) Short S23 AX659 RAF.jpg (74023 bytes)
Short S23 Cambria.jpg (66634 bytes) Short S23 Canopus 06.36 Rollout.jpg (64098 bytes) Short S23 Canopus 07.36.jpg (66136 bytes)
Short S23 Canopus 10.36.jpg (65917 bytes) Short S23 Canopus 1937 return.jpg (66343 bytes) Short S23 Canopus 1937.jpg (66814 bytes)
Short S23 Canopus 1939.jpg (67617 bytes) Short S23 Canopus 1940.jpg (65730 bytes) Short S23 Canopus after 1940 BOAC.jpg (67239 bytes)
Short S23 Corio.jpg (65194 bytes) Short S30 Aotearoa.jpg (67737 bytes) Short S30 Awarua.jpg (68904 bytes)
Short S30 Cabot red wings.jpg (63904 bytes) Short S33 A18-14 RAAF 33sqn Early.jpg (66893 bytes) Short S33 A18-14 RAAF 33sqn Late.jpg (66335 bytes)
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