# cft glasgows briggait

8 July 1932. First flight of the Supermarine Scapa (Nanuk/Solent/Southampton X). British general reconnaissance biplane twin engine flying boat developed from the Southampton, it formed the basis of the later Stranraer flying boat. Powered by two PD Rolls-Royce Kestrel IIIS.

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2022-07-08

A fine period cutaway of the Vickers Supermarine Scapa flying boat.
The work of R.J. Mitchell (of Spitfire fame), the RR Kestrel powered Scapa had a limited production run and short service life, soon being replaced by the more powerful Stranraer, in early 1939.

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2021-11-23

Festival of the Sea in is the day after tomorrow! Be there or be square. 11am -how exciting! On Sunday we’re at the oyster festival. All that & a solo exhibition! Shake a leg, show your face & we’ll see you there!
https://t.co/eAXDiGO8UA

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2018-09-14