In 1932, Imperial Airways requested an airliner for their African and India routes. The specification included room for 9 passengers and the safety of multiple engines, resulting in this 4 engine airliner. The engines were Armstrong Siddeley 10 cylinder radials producing 340 hp each and the aircraft cruised at 156 mph. The prototype flew well with no real issues and quickly went into service. Eight units were built, they served for 5 years before being replaced. During WW2 they were used by the Indian air force for coastal patrols and as transports before being retired in 1944.
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