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==Design and development== The Calcutta biplane flying boat originated from an [[Imperial Airways]] requirement to service the Mediterranean legs of its services to and from India. Derived from the [[Short Singapore]] military flying boat, the Calcutta was noteworthy for being the first British [[stressed skin]], metal-hulled flying boat but was preceded by the German [[Zeppelin-Lindau Rs.IV]]. It was equipped with three [[Bristol Jupiter]] engines mounted between the wings. The two pilots flew the plane from an open cockpit while the [[radio operator]] shared the main cabin with 15 passengers.
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