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The 'Mayo Composite' moments after a trial separation. The release mechanism for the S.20 upper long range mail plane was surprisingly complex. Both aircraft were unique, one of a kind articles, the S.21 being based on the S.23 Empire Flying Boat, but had a wider chine to support the weight of the upper aircraft.

It was a british plane going by the partial registration, the plane itself looks a little rough around the edges. great picture!

That was indeed a brave mission.

Brian Mulligan Yes, a British plane. Apparently McIntosh had financial backing from William B. Leeds (American millionaire). McIntosh flew over to Baldonnel from England at the end of August. He and Fitzmaurice worked on the plane, had test flights and basically waited for good weather...

Brian Mulligan Was indeed a GB registered plane. Full rego was G-EBTS. Seemingly it was later involved in another record attempt to India.

Nice photo. Three handsome gentlemen. They were brave for trying.

I am sure this incident would have been well recorded in the local newspapers at the time?

Talk about getting home for tea!

Or an early Martini - shaken *and* stirred!

Wow!

Great photo, I believe the plane was being used to deliver mail to the infantry barracks which was just across the street.

Waterford Infantry Barracks