Aircraft Photo of XL639 | Bristol 175 Britannia C.1 (253) | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #590483
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:XL639
Other Marks:639
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 175 Britannia
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 175 Britannia
Aircraft Version:Bristol 175 Britannia C.1 (253)
C/n (msn):13448
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Atria
Location
City / Airport:Biggin HillMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGKB   IATA: BQH   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Biggin Hill Battle of Britain Day 1973
 
Photo Date:16 September 1973
Photo by:Terry Dann
Photo ID: 590483
Photo Comment

Operated by 99/511 Squadrons. Became EI-BDC, G-BRAC. Fatal crash after take-off from Boston-Logan on 16th February 1980 resulting from an accumulation of ice and snow on the airframe.

This photo is copyright © Terry Dann, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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