The cockpit is part of the forward section of the second prototype Bristol Britannia which force landed in the mudflats off of Severn Beach near Filton on 4th February 1954 following engine failure. Fortunately all of the crew survived. The aircraft was recovered but was no longer airworthy and was used as a static training airframe.

Forward fuselage section. Damaged beyond repair landing near Severn Estuary on 4 February 1954.

The second example built of the 13-passenger 2-crew transport helicopter powered by two Leonides Major piston engines. Painted in British European Airways markings for display at the 1953 Farnborough Air Show. Sometimes referred to as the "Rotocoach", the type did not enter commercial production.

Bristol's demonstrator Britannia 300 Series has just been painted in full Cubana colour scheme prior to a 27,000 mile sales tour around South America. The smallest runway used was at B.A. Aeroparque - 5100 ft. Cubana ordered several Britannias and operated them until 1990 - the longest service of any B175 operator. From Bristols 50 years ago.