Short Mussel
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The Short S.7 Mussel was a single-engined two-seat monoplane built by Short Brothers to test the performance of their duralumin monocoque floats. Two were built.
Short Mussel II, Felixstowe, June 1929
Short Cockle
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The Short S.1 Cockle was a single-seat sport monoplane flying boat, with a novel monocoque duralumin hull. It was underpowered and so did not leave the water easily, but it proved that watertight and
Cockle on the River Medway, Rochester in 1924 - original fin
Cockle in 1924 with original fin
Short Cockle, overhead