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BBC News
01-08-2025
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Rochester Cathedral welcomes restored WW2 plane for exhibition
A World War Two floatplane has gone on display at a cathedral after 12 years of restoration Short Scion Floatplane G-AEZF aircraft, which was decommissioned in 1958, was squeezed into Rochester Cathedral to go on display from was built in 1937 at the Short Brothers factory, once located on Rochester Parks, director of charitable projects at The Rochester Bridge Trust which helped fund the work, said: "Medway Aircraft Preservation Society has done an amazing job and we are pleased to now be able to put it on display for the whole community to see inside Rochester Cathedral." The trust put £40,000 towards the plane's restoration and the Medway Aircraft Preservation Society spent 12 years restoring plane's visit coincides with an exhibition about the Short Brothers factory's history, for which Rochester Cathedral was awarded a £36,000 National Lottery Heritage will be able to view the plane every day throughout during the day is free, although there may be charges for additional activities and evening events.
BBC News
04-05-2025
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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.
