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  1. Jan 31, 2024, 09:51 PM #1
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    Short Knuckleduster flying boat - photos

    Short Knuckleduster flying boat from the 1930s. Only one was built.








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    Can someone explain the "knuckleduster" reference? I don't see any feature of the aircraft that evokes my vision of that device.

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    A little more info is here, but not a good explanation. Short Knuckleduster - Wikipedia



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