Short Scion

The Scion was a light transport plane of the 1930s that could carry 5 or 6 passengers and was built as both a land plane and a float plane. Only 22 were ever produced and just 3 survive. One is in storage in Belfast, one is in Australia and this one has been in the hands of Medway Aircraft Preservation Society for several years after being left derelict at Southend airport for over 40 years. MAPS have worked their magic and the results of their endeavours are currently on display at Rochester Cathedral where the aircraft will remain until 30th August. As I had a day off today I used it to pop along and check out the impressive looking restoration as well as the cathedral itself.