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The Leviathan of Belfast: Short Brothers' S.37 Dominion



During the late 1930s, seeking to expand their aerial routes to North America and the Pacific, the British Air ministry had issued a specification for a new multi-engine flying boat capable of transatlantic flight. Included in the specification, was also the ability to fly from the West Coast of Canada to the Protectorate of Hawaii. The goal of these ambitious requirements were two fold: first, establish a reliable and continuous aerial link between the British Isles and Canada, and two: catch up with the Americans who were already flying across the Pacific via Midway and Pelew. Like they did with their previous S.23 Empire, Short would answer the call, this time with their largest aircraft to date, the S.37 Dominion.

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Hey,Kiwi I did update the drawing and description before the due time(approx 4-5hrs before) but in the poll neither are updated.
Ty for understanding

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I have updated the poll to reflect your entry as it currently stands. Apologies for not noticing that you had edited it.

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The community poll for the Golden Age of Flying Boats challenge has closed. Thanks to the 25 people who responded and all the artists that made this challenge possible. Congratulations to The_Sprinklez who achieved first place, as well as BillKerman1234 and Kirk7070 who tied for second place.




To those interested, the Armoured Cruiser Challenge is now open.

Congratulations to Sprinklez.
Plus you won the last three challenges you entered. Talk about being on a roll.

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