The Rejected Flying Boat Built Out of Pure Stubbornness | Short Singapore

Today we're looking at a perfect example of Stubbornness triumphing over adversity: the Short Singapore, a design that was rejected THREE TIMES before entering service. Research & Writing by Kevin Karr and Christoper 'Rex' Emerson. Want to support the channel? Become a patreon member here - https://patreon.com/rexshangar Want to join the community? Visit our Discord - https://discord.gg/GMQkpeccjc Sources: Short Aircraft since 1900; C H Barnes, Derek James; Putnam Aeronautical Books 1989 British Flying Boats; Peter London; Sutton Publishing 2003 British Aircraft Manufacturers Since 1908; Günter Endres; Ian Allan Publishing 1995 https://shortbrothersaviationpioneers.co.uk/ https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-policy/inflation/inflation-calculator