Need a Photo of Short Sandringham 5 "Portland"

Need a Photo of Short Sandringham 5 “Portland”

Dear Pondskater,

Thanks very much for the photos. You are the only person to come up with any.

Regards,

Ken Sanford
aerophil

‘Portland’/G-AHZB was a Short S25 Sandringham “Plymouth” Class Flying Boat.
Originally built by Blackburn’s at Dumbarton as Sunderland NJ171 in May 1944 and delivered to 228 Sqn RAF as UE-A on 22.6.44, it was converted to a Plymouth class Sandringham 5 at Short’s, Belfast (SH.38C) and delivered to BOAC on 6.5.46 as Portland/G-AHZB. It crashed at Bahrein 23.8.47 due to a heavy water landing.

Here are two photos of ‘Portland’ and a drawing showing the layout of the Plymouth class series.

PM me for higher resolution copies available if required.

Hi Phil – and welcome.

G-AHZB “Portland”

Sorry about the crease in the corner. I’m sure I’ve seen another photo of her from a different angle but can’t put my hand on it right now.

Allan

And crashed in 1947.

http://www.planecrashinfo.com/1947/1947-52.htm

Hi Phil – and welcome.

G-AHZB “Portland”

Sorry about the crease in the corner. I’m sure I’ve seen another photo of her from a different angle but can’t put my hand on it right now.

Allan

Hello Phil, welcome to the Forum and good luck with your quest! Was unable to locate a photo, but am guessing it might be G-AGJO (ML756). Other possibilities might be ‘HYY, ‘HZF, ‘HZC, ‘JMZ, ‘HZD or ‘KCO.