– FS2004 Adventure–20000 Miles In A Flying Boat

FS2004 Adventure–20,000 Miles In A Flying Boat. Note: this file contains a brief introduction only; the actual adventure requires visiting a web site as describe in the enclosed docs. In 1927, Sir Alan Cobham, pioneer of aerial refuelling and adventuring aviator, undertook a survey flight around Africa. He was accompanied by his wife, Gladys, and four crewmen. The aircraft was a Short S.5 Singapore MkI, a twin-engined, single-fin, open cockpit version of the later four-engine, triple-finned, closed-cockpit Singapore MkIII which entered RAF service. There was only ever one MkI and when Cobham completed his journey it was returned to the Air Ministry, who had loaned it to Sir Alan. The adventurers departed Rochester, on the River Medway, in the morning of 17th. November 1927 and returned in May of 1928, after a trip of over 20,000 air miles and one which involved numerous trials and tribulations, delays and frustrations. Remember… no navaids or comms! By Bruce Kennewell. 100 Kb