SARO CLOUD - Transport
amphibian for up to eight passengers, the SARO A.19 Cloud was first launched
at Cowes on July 16, 1930. One of four civil examples, G-ABHG (at one
time fitted with auxiliary aerofoil above the two 425 hp P & W Wasp
C engines, and non-standard twin fins and rudders) acquired by Imperial
Airways in November 1939; used by the airline's School for Basic Marine
Instruction at Hythe until June 1940, and finally at Poole for crew training
from September to December 1940. Beyond economic repair, it was dismantled
by May 1941. The last of 17 SARO A.29 Clouds operated by the RAF were
withdrawn from service in July 1939.
Cruising speed, 98 mph (158
kmlh). Gross weight, 10,000 Ib (4,536 kg). Span, 64ft 0 in (19.5 m). Length,
47 ft 9 in (14.55 m).
