Floatplane: The Rochester Bridge Trust presents free family engineering activities and the newly restored Short Scion Floatplane
The Rochester Bridge Trust is pleased to present the newly restored Short Scion Floatplane G-AEZF inside Rochester Cathedral.
For the whole of August 2025 this fascinating part of Medway’s history is being celebrated alongside a selection of related educational activities – free of charge.
The exhibition will be open seven days a week: Monday to Saturday from 10am until 4pm, and Sundays from 12pm until 4pm. Please check the Rochester Cathedral website in advance, in case of a closure.
Painstakingly rebuilt by Medway Aircraft Preservation Society Limited (MAPSL) thanks to a grant from the Trust, the floatplane was made in the Short Factory that was located on Rochester Esplanade.
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MAPSL and the Restoration of the Short Scion Rochester Cathedral, The Precinct, Rochester, ME1 1SXVolunteers from Medway Aircraft Preservation Society Ltd celebrate the painstaking restoration of the Short Scion Floatplane. Entry is free of charge but spaces are limited and must be booked. Tickets can be booked online via Eventbrite or by emailing events@rbt.org.uk |
Thursday, 7 August 6.30pm |
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Short Brothers – Wings Over Medway. Rochester Cathedral, The Precinct, Rochester, ME1 1SXEntry is free of charge but spaces are limited and must be booked online via Eventbrite or by emailing events@rbt.org.uk |
Thursday, 14 August 6.30pm FULLY BOOKED |
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Short Brothers – Wings Over Medway. Extra date due to popular demand. Rochester Cathedral, The Precinct, Rochester, ME1 1SXEntry is free of charge but spaces are limited and must be booked online via Eventbrite or by emailing events@rbt.org.uk |
Thursday, 28 August 6.30pm |