Aircraft Photo of G-AMJI | Bristol 173 Mk2 | BEA - British European Airways | AirHistory.net #11791
Aircraft
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
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

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.

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