Short Scion - Simple Small Airliner

The Short Scion was designed as a simple rugged machine for airline and air taxi use. Twenty two were built between 1933 and 1937. There was also a four engined version that will be covered in a later film. Look at the Medway Aircraft Preservation Society website for more information about G-AEZF.
Music: ‘Honeysuckle’ by Honeyroot.
Maps: National Museum Of Scotland.
Photos: Air-Britain, Jack Meaden, Joe Connelly and others. Contact me if you want a credit in the description.
Newspapers and Journals: British Newspaper Archive and others.
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[@wellbraehome9896]

Another excellent piece of British aviation history, well narrated. Thanks Nick.

[@Robutube1]

Excellently researched and recounted history of a less well known aircraft. Thanks!

[@redferret1948]

In the 60s,70s as a young lad i remember Scion G-AEZF sitting outside Hangar 2 north side at Southend Airport. There was not much of her just the Airframe with no fabric with the wings lying in the grass nearby.

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

I visited the MAPS workshop in September 2022 when I flew the Aeronca C3 from Cornwall to Kent. They are doing a magnificent job of the restoration.

[@_pawter]

Another lovely, interesting video filled with details. Thanks mate.

[@foowashere]

I’m glad to hear of survivors in good progress, these aircraft deserve to be remembered.
Thank you for making and sharing!

[@bigal1863]

Fascinating and very well done sir.

[@kbjerke]

Even more historical jewels. Thanks, Nick!

[@talesfromthehutandhangar]

Great video. I really enjoyed it.

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

Thank you 👍

[@WrightCycloneR1820]

Thanks for this, I had no idea there was more than just the one survivor at MAPS, it will be great to see the Aussie one fly.

[@barkebaat]

Odd looking plane -- and such thick wings!
I like your videos; subscribed & thumbed :-)

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

In the context that it was a cantilever wing with a girder spar, the thick wing section is understandable. It was possibly over-engineered?

[@CAHelmer]

Thank you for going to such great lengths to share the history of important, but lesser know aircraft. Being from the colonies and having flown many Aeronca aircraft I love your stewardship of the C3 and better is the fact that you actually use and exercise it. Looking forward to your next video.

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

I've several flying adventures planned for the C3 this summer if the weather plays fair. A combination of history and flying, all within an hour or two of home.

[@CAHelmer]

@@FlyingForFunTrecanair Just make them safe and we will be watching.

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

@@CAHelmer Not too safe I hope 🤣

[@foowashere]

The Short Brothers knew their stuff. But despite the modern building techniques, it manages an amazingly string-bag look (despite no wires!) With a different skin I’m sure the impression could have been a lot more art deco modern.
Is there anything know of the single engine performance?

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

The single engine performance was poor; the operating engine took the aeroplane to the scene of the accident.

[@foowashere]

@@FlyingForFunTrecanair ah yes, that ago-old story. Making a complicated dilemma of a simple problem…
Suitable engines that matched desired economy was clearly still out of reach.

[@1944Devon]

Thanks Trecanair for another absorbing and entertaining video! As always, I look forward to more in due course.
Brings to mind an old library book by Captain Fresson: Air Road to the Isles, which included chapters on operating Pobjoy engined Monospars, in Scotland, before WW2.
Devon 44 🏴‍☠

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

I'm researching the Monospar for a future film, a very interesting design.

[@ihorkorotchenko9732]

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