| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | G-AMJI |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 173 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 173 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 173 Mk2 |
| C/n (msn): | 12872 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways / Bristol Aeroplane Company |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | FarnboroughMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGLF IATA: FAB Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | SBAC Farnborough 1953 |
| Photo Date: | 13 September 1953 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11791 |
| Photo Comment |
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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. This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 24 September 2017, and has since been viewed 466 times. |