Aircraft Photo of G-ALBO | Bristol 175 Britannia 100 | AirHistory.net #9603
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-ALBO
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 175 Britannia
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 175 Britannia
Aircraft Version:Bristol 175 Britannia 100
C/n (msn):12873
Location
City / Airport:Bristol - FiltonMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGTG   IATA: FZO   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:August 1952
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID: 9603
Photo Comment

The prototype Bristol Britannia is towed out of Filton's "Brabazon Hangar" where it has just been completed. After ground running tests, the aircraft made the type's maiden flight on 16 August 1952. Obtained from Bristol in the 1950s.

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