Delivered in from Filton on November 30th 1960(photo in "Flight" magazine 9th December 1960) for use by "No. 4 School of Technical Training" Parked by the hangars on East Camp. Note added RAF fin flash. Later scrapped at St. Athan December 1968.

The prototype Britannia during fast taxy trials just before making its first flight. From Bristols over 50 years ago.

The prototype Britannia undergoing test running of its Bristol Proteus turboprops before making its maiden flight. From Bristol Aero 50 years ago.

The prototype Britannia lifts off the Filton runway at the start of its maiden flight. Obtained from Bristols 50 years ago.

The prototype Britannia displaying at Farnborough in 1953 wearing the markings of BOAC. First flew 16 August 1952. To 7708M at RAF St Athan in October 1960 for ground instruction and scrapped there in June 1968.

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.