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Bristol historic pictures |
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Wednesday, 30 November 2005 |
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The
Bristol BoxkiteThis is a replica. You can read more about this aero
lane by
following this link
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The
Bristol Freighter, has been modelled by o要e of our members. You can read more about this aeroplane by
follwing this link
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The
Bristol Fighter, built at Filton, Bristol, it entered service in 1917. Of Wooden structure with fabric covering, o要e 275hp Rolls-Royce Falcon III liquid cooled V-12. Max speed was113 mph , with a 20,000 ft ceiling.You can read more about this aeroplane by
follwing this link
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One of the first aircraft produced in large numbers for Britain was the
Bristol Scout. Based upon Frank Barnwell's pre-war racing plane, it was considered fast and maneuverable when it entered service. You can read more about this aeroplane by
follwing this link
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The
Brabazon. This is the model made by John Menhennet, first flew from our runway and later featured in o要e of AMARC's Open days. I believe the model is now o要 permanent display. The
zoompicture is of the original in flight with the Bristol Freighter flying along side. There is a 620 k movie of John taking this beast off at Woodspring 2002 show.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 12 February 2006 )
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