Short 184

The Short 184 was the world's first operational torpedo bomber. In that role, it was the first to launch a successful attack and the first to sink a ship with an airborne torpedo, though not in the same incident. More often used in the reconnaissance and light bomber roles, it was in the former capacity that it became the first heavier than air craft to spot and report on the presence of an enemy fleet at the Battle of Jutland. This is its story.
Dangerous by Kevin MacLeod
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[@victoriaburton8405]

This guy really knows his onions. super stuff.

[@Forgotten_Aviation]

Thank you, Victoria. And a warm welcome to possibly my only female listener/watcher.

[@garychynne1377]

something that strikes me is how big many of these planes where. enjoyed thank yew.

[@Forgotten_Aviation]

It was definitely not a small aircraft.

[@johnathandavis3693]

I LOVE the story Lt. Baker sinking a Turkish tug after taxiing up to it and launching his torpedo. THAT is a truly motivated warrior. Wow...

[@Forgotten_Aviation]

Very British, isn't it? Right up there with Harvey-Kelly being credited with the first RFC victory after forcing his opponent to the ground and setting fire to it.

[@johnathandavis3693]

@@Forgotten_Aviation Yes, sir- This account is just so "Over the top" and I'm sure it was as comical to his contemporaries as it is to me. I can just see the weary Turk sailors watching this crazy Englishman in his floating airplane (!) rapidly closing on their vessel and thinking "Alright, what do these guys have NOW?"

[@joaomotta1501]

Hello! My name is João, i am doing a video about Jutland! Can i use some of this footages? they used exactly this model!

[@Forgotten_Aviation]

Absolutely. As long as Forgotten Aviation is given appropriate credit.

[@craigfazekas3923]

@1:41 ? Poor Horace Short resembles a manequin.... Perhaps a stiff personality caused this ?..... 🚬😎