The single-seat Short Monoplane was designed and built at Eastchurch in 1911.
Looking like the earlier Bleriot types, the Short brothers stressed their monoplane to withstand hard use.
Commander C.R. Samson, RN, undertook the first flights in February 1912.
Engine: Gnome, 50 hp
Propeller: two blade Chauviere
Span: 29 ft 3 in
Length: 25 ft
Max speed: 60-65 mph
All Aero 