Empire Flying Boat Centurion G-ADVE, boxed (Dinky Toys 60r)

Exhibit
Empire Flying Boat Centurion G-ADVE, boxed (Dinky Toys 60r) (i)
location:
Arch Two , Area 22 The Hatley Early Dinky Collection (display) 1937 - 1949

Aircraft

Dinky Toys No. 60 h: Google

Meccano Ltd.
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A boxed "pre-WW2" silver diecast metal Short Empire Flying Boat ("Centurion"), marked G-ADVE, Dinky Toys 60r, made by Meccano Ltd. from 1937 to 1949.

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Appearance

The aircraft is a high-winged monoplane flying boat, with red propellors, two side-floats, and large black ID lettering on the upper wing. It is fitted with a split pin to allow it to be suspended from a wire.