Aircraft Photo of XF926 | Bristol 188 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #37749
Location
City / Airport:CosfordMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGWC   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:RAF Museum Cosford
 
Photo Date:27 July 2016
Photo by:Peter de Jong
Photo ID: 37749
Photo Comment

The Bristol 188 research aircraft did not fly until 1962, nine years after it had been ordered, and due to excessive fuel consumption it never flew beyond Mach 1.88 so its stainless steel construction was never really put to the test.

This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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