Aircraft Photo of G-AOVF | Bristol 175 Britannia 312F | BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation | AirHistory.net #599186
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-AOVF
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 175 Britannia
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 175 Britannia
Aircraft Version:Bristol 175 Britannia 312F
C/n (msn):13237
Display Paint:BOAC - British Overseas Airways Corporation
Location
City / Airport:CosfordMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGWC   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Collection:RAF Museum Cosford
 
Photo Date:26 May 2002
Photo by:Kjell O Granlund - Scanavphoto
Photo ID: 599186
Photo Comment

Delivered to BOAC as G-AOVF in 1958, to British Eagle in 1964 and converted to a freighter in 1968. To Donaldson International in 1970 then to IAS Cargo Airlines in 1972, and Invicta International in 1978. To IAC Cargo as 9Q-CAZ then back to Invicta International as G-AOVF in 1981. Flown to Cosford for preservation in 1984. Painted into BOAC colours then repainted into RAF colours as XM497 in 2007.

This photo is copyright © Kjell O Granlund - Scanavphoto, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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