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BBC News
4 days ago
- Science
- BBC News
Pioneering aviation brothers honoured with plaque in Hove
A plaque is to be unveiled in East Sussex honouring two of the pioneers of Short brothers, Eustace and Oswald, built coal-gas filled balloons in St Ann's Well Gardens in Hove between 1901 and 1903 for local company, Shorts, went on to become one of the first in the world to make Sharpe, chair of Brighton & Hove Commemorative Plaque Panel, said: "What the Short brothers did in Hove with their balloons led to great technological progress in aviation." He added: "Their blue plaque is well deserved."The plaque will be unveiled at 14:00 BST on Saturday in St Ann's Well Short brothers designed the earliest heavier than air machines for the Wright brothers, and eventually the Stirling bombers which were crucial in World War were then involved in the formation of the British Overseas Airways Corporation, which eventually evolved into British Airways. A 1937 seaplane, built at the Short Brothers factory in Rochester, Kent, has gone on display inside the town's cathedral, and new information boards have been unveiled about the company's Hubbard, from the organisation Short Brothers Aviation Heritage, said: "Interest in Short Brothers has been overwhelming, so many people globally have been in touch with fascinating stories and artefacts to share."It is so important that the story of Shorts is not forgotten and is promoted to future generations."
BBC News
04-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Restored Short Brothers plane to be displayed in Rochester Cathedral
A floatplane built in 1937 and used in World War Two has been lovingly restored after being left to rot for Short Scion Floatplane G-AEZF aircraft was built at the Short Brothers factory, once located in Rochester Esplanade in Aircraft Preservation Society Limited (MAPSL) has spent 12 years bringing the plane back to life and it will soon be displayed at the town's before that, it will be squeezed into Rochester Cathedral, just a short walk from where it was built, for an exhibition where visitors can see the plane up close. Robin Heaps, MAPSL project leader, said: "After many years of work on this complex project we are all looking forward to seeing the Short Scion Floatplane on display inside Rochester Cathedral."We are grateful to the Rochester Bridge Trust for its generous grant and for making it as easy as possible for residents to experience for themselves this important part of Medway's heritage."Alongside the plane will be a series educational activities and a second exhibition - Pioneers of Flight: Made in Medway, which will explore the area's important role in aviation history and the lasting impact of the Short Very Reverend Philip Hesketh, Dean of Rochester Cathedral, said: "This is a fantastic exhibition and provides free activities throughout the summer in a stunning setting."People will be able to view the plane every day throughout August.
