Bristol Aircraft Worldwide Survey http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/ 96 rows en-gb 60 Sycamore XJ380, Boscombe Down http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1722754.html Sycamore XJ380 arrived at Boscombe Down in 2007 in a sad state, over the next two years the helicopter was restored, and is now part of the Boscombe Down Aviation Museum. Thursday 15 June 2006: Sycamore XJ380 arrived at Boscombe Down in 2007 in a sad state, over the next two years the helicopter was restored, and is now part of the Boscombe Down Aviation Museum.

Sycamore XJ380 soon after arrival at Boscombe Down in February 2008 courtesy of Ron Fulton Sycamore XJ380 soon after arrival at Boscombe Down in February 2008 courtesy of Ron Fulton Sycamore XJ380 soon after arrival at Boscombe Down in April 2009 courtesy of Ron Fulton Sycamore XJ380 soon after arrival at Boscombe Down in April 2009 courtesy of Ron Fulton Sycamore XJ380 soon after arrival at Boscombe Down in April 2009 courtesy of Ron Fulton

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]]> Thu Jun 15 2006 Beaufighter cockpit, Coventry http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1579591.html The Midland Air Museum at Baginton near Coventry contains the cockpit of a Beaufighter. It is thought to come from a Mk.I, T5298. Tuesday 15 April 2008: The Midland Air Museum at Baginton near Coventry contains the cockpit of a Beaufighter. It is thought to come from a Mk.I, T5298.

Beaufighter cockpit in the Midland Air Museum, Coventry, November 2007 © Andrew Appleton Beaufighter cockpit in the Midland Air Museum, Coventry, November 2007 © Andrew Appleton Beaufighter cockpit in the Midland Air Museum, Coventry, November 2007 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Tue Apr 15 2008 F2B Fighter N29HC, Valle AZ http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1579561.html N29HC is a reproduction Bristol F2B Fighter, currently on display at the Planes of Fame museum at Valle, Arizona. Sunday 15 January 2006: N29HC is a reproduction Bristol F2B Fighter, currently on display at the Planes of Fame museum at Valle, Arizona.

Bristol F2B reproduction N29HC, at Oshkosh in August 1979 © Charlie Pyles Air Pix Collection

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]]> Sun Jan 15 2006 Sycamore WV781, Caernarfon http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1579532.html Sycamore HR.12, WV781, preserved at the Caernarfon Airparc in North Wales. Thursday 15 June 2006: Sycamore HR.12, WV781, preserved at the Caernarfon Airparc in North Wales.

Sycamore WV781 at Caernarfon Airparc, in October 2005 © Gary Morris

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]]> Thu Jun 15 2006 Bristol F2b BAPC.19 "B4" in Brussels http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1319228.html Bristol F2b BAPC.19 "B4" in Brussels Sunday 15 January 2006: Bristol F2b BAPC.19 "B4" in Brussels

Bristol F2b Fighter Bristol F2b Fighter Bristol F2b Fighter Bristol F2b Fighter Bristol F2b Fighter Bristol F2b Fighter

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]]> Sun Jan 15 2006 Bolingbroke RCAF 9895 "10038" in Brussels http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1319223.html The Musée Royal de l'Armée in Brussels has a Bolingbroke on display, marked as 10038, it is based on RCAF 9895. Friday 10 March 2006: The Mus_e Royal de l'Arm_e in Brussels has a Bolingbroke on display, marked as 10038, it is based on RCAF 9895.

Bolingbroke 9895 Bolingbroke 9895 Bolingbroke 9895 Bolingbroke 9895 Bolingbroke 9895 Bolingbroke 9895 Bolingbroke 9895 Bolingbroke 9895 Bolingbroke 9895 Bolingbroke 9895

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]]> Fri Mar 10 2006 Concorde G-AXDN, Duxford http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1266859.html Concorde 101 G-AXDN, the first pre-production Concorde, is preserved in the Imperial War Museum at Duxford. Friday 1 December 2006: Concorde 101 G-AXDN, the first pre-production Concorde, is preserved in the Imperial War Museum at Duxford.

Concorde G-AXDN outside, during construction of the AirSpace building, July 2005 © Andrew Appleton Concorde G-AXDN outside, during construction of the AirSpace building, July 2005 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Fri Dec 1 2006 Bristol 188 XF926, Cosford http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1261716.html The sole survivng Bristol Type 188, XF926, is now preserved in the Royal Air Force Museum at Cosford. Thursday 20 September 2007: The sole survivng Bristol Type 188, XF926, is now preserved in the Royal Air Force Museum at Cosford.

Bristol 188 XF926 at Cosford in 2002 © Andrew Appleton Bristol 188 XF926 at Cosford in 2002 © Andrew Appleton A mirror in the cockpit allows visitors to see the instrument panel on Bristol 188 XF926 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Thu Sep 20 2007 Concorde G-BBDG, Brooklands http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1256687.html G-BBDG has been is storage at Filton for many years, but in 2004 it was donated to the Brooklands Museum, transported to Brooklands and restored to pristine condition Friday 1 December 2006: G-BBDG has been is storage at Filton for many years, but in 2004 it was donated to the Brooklands Museum, transported to Brooklands and restored to pristine condition

G-BBDG at Filton in June 2004, with wings, nose and tail removed © Andrew Appleton G-BBDG at Filton in April 2004, being dismantled for the journey to Brooklands © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Fri Dec 1 2006 Concorde G-BOAA, East Fortune http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1256669.html Concorde G-BOAA arrived at the Museum of Flight, East Fortune in April 2004, having travelled by barge from London. Friday 1 December 2006: Concorde G-BOAA arrived at the Museum of Flight, East Fortune in April 2004, having travelled by barge from London.

Concorde G-BOAA at East Fortune Aug 2005 © Andrew Appleton Concorde G-BOAA at East Fortune Aug 2005 © Andrew Appleton Concorde G-BOAA at East Fortune Aug 2005 © Andrew Appleton Concorde G-BOAA at East Fortune Aug 2005 © Andrew Appleton Concorde G-BOAA at East Fortune Aug 2005 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Fri Dec 1 2006 Concorde G-BOAB, Heathrow http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1256654.html Concorde G-BOAB has been retained by British Airways at Heathrow, and is currently stored. Friday 1 December 2006: Concorde G-BOAB has been retained by British Airways at Heathrow, and is currently stored.

Concorde G-BOAB at Heathrow in Oct 2004, as seen from one of the airport hotels © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Fri Dec 1 2006 Concorde G-BOAC, Manchester http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1256650.html Concorde G-BOAC is now on display at the Manchester Airport Viewing Park Friday 1 December 2006: Concorde G-BOAC is now on display at the Manchester Airport Viewing Park

Concorde G-BOAC on display at Manchester Airport, Aug 2004 © Andrew Appleton Concorde G-BOAC on display at Manchester Airport, Aug 2004 © Andrew Appleton Concorde G-BOAC on display at Manchester Airport, Aug 2004 © Andrew Appleton Concorde G-BOAC on display at Manchester Airport, Aug 2004 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Fri Dec 1 2006 Concorde G-BOAF, Filton http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1256587.html G-BOAF was the last Concorde built at Filton, and first flew in 1979. It was also the last Concorde to fly, arriving at Filton for preservation on 26th November 2003. Friday 1 December 2006: G-BOAF was the last Concorde built at Filton, and first flew in 1979. It was also the last Concorde to fly, arriving at Filton for preservation on 26th November 2003.

G-BOAF at Filton in April 2004, shortly before the visitor centre opened © Andrew Appleton G-BOAF at Filton in April 2004, shortly before the visitor centre opened © Andrew Appleton G-BOAF at Filton in April 2004, shortly before the visitor centre opened © Andrew Appleton G-BOAF at Filton in April 2004, shortly before the visitor centre opened © Andrew Appleton G-BOAF at Filton in April 2004, shortly before the visitor centre opened © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Fri Dec 1 2006 BAC.221 WG774 at Yeovilton http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1254442.html The sole BAC.221, on display at the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton, was a conversion of the Fairy Delta 2. Wednesday 1 November 2006: The sole BAC.221, on display at the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton, was a conversion of the Fairy Delta 2.

BAC.221 WG774 at Yeovilton in 2001 © Andrew Appleton BAC.221 WG774 at Yeovilton in 2001 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Wed Nov 1 2006 Bolingbroke 10073 http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1254319.html Bolingbroke 10073 has been dismantled at Chino since the mid-1970's. Friday 10 March 2006: Bolingbroke 10073 has been dismantled at Chino since the mid-1970's.

The forward fuselage of a Bolingbroke at chino in 2001 © Andrew Appleton The rear fuselage of a Bolingbroke at chino in 2001 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Fri Mar 10 2006 Belvedere XG454 in Manchester http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1254279.html Belvedere XG454 on display in the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, on loan from the Royal Air Force Museum. Sunday 1 October 2006: Belvedere XG454 on display in the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, on loan from the Royal Air Force Museum.

Belvedere XG454 in Manchester © Andy Dawson Belvedere XG454 in Manchester © Andy Dawson Belvedere XG454 in Manchester © Andy Dawson

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]]> Sun Oct 1 2006 Belvedere XG474 at Hendon http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1254270.html Belvedere XG474 is on display in the Royal Air Force Museum at Hendon Sunday 1 October 2006: Belvedere XG474 is on display in the Royal Air Force Museum at Hendon

Belvedere XG474 at Hendon © Andy Dawson Belvedere XG474 at Hendon in 2005 © Andrew Appleton Belvedere XG474 at Hendon in 2005 © Andrew Appleton Belvedere XG474 at Hendon in 2005 © Andrew Appleton Belvedere XG474 at Hendon in 2005 © Andrew Appleton Belvedere XG474 at Hendon in 2005 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Sun Oct 1 2006 Blenheim L8756 at Hendon http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1254268.html The Blenheim on display in the Royal Air Force Museum at Hendon is infact a Canadian Bolingbroke, formerly 10001 with the RCAF. Friday 10 March 2006: The Blenheim on display in the Royal Air Force Museum at Hendon is infact a Canadian Bolingbroke, formerly 10001 with the RCAF.

Blenheim L8756 at Hendon in 2005 © Andrew Appleton Blenheim L8756 at Hendon in 2005 © Andrew Appleton Blenheim L8756 at Hendon in 2005 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Fri Mar 10 2006 Britannia G-AOVS fuselage, Luton http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1159426.html Britannia G-AOVS was withdrawn from service in 1979, after flying freight with Redcoat Air Cargo from Luton. The fuselage was donated to the fire crews, and the battered fuselage lives on - just. Friday 1 September 2006: Britannia G-AOVS was withdrawn from service in 1979, after flying freight with Redcoat Air Cargo from Luton. The fuselage was donated to the fire crews, and the battered fuselage lives on - just.

Britannia G-AOVS fuselage at Luton © Martin Pole

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]]> Fri Sep 1 2006 Britannia G-AOVT, Duxford http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1159422.html Britannia G-AOVT is on display in the Imperial War Museum (Duxford Aviation Society) at Duxford, Cambridgeshire, UK, in Monarch livery. Friday 1 September 2006: Britannia G-AOVT is on display in the Imperial War Museum (Duxford Aviation Society) at Duxford, Cambridgeshire, UK, in Monarch livery.

Britannia G-AOVT at Duxford 1998 © Andrew Appleton Britannia G-AOVT at Duxford 2001 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Fri Sep 1 2006 Britannia XM497 (G-AOVF), Cosford http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1159419.html Britannia G-AOVF is on display at the RAF Museum at Cosford, UK. It was originally painted in BOAC colours, but was repainted in RAF Air Support Command colours as XM497 in 2008. Friday 1 September 2006: Britannia G-AOVF is on display at the RAF Museum at Cosford, UK. It was originally painted in BOAC colours, but was repainted in RAF Air Support Command colours as XM497 in 2008.

Britannia G-AOVF at Cosford 1992 © Andrew Appleton Britannia G-AOVF at Cosford 2002 © Andrew Appleton Britannia G-AOVF at Cosford 1992 © Andrew Appleton Britannia G-AOVF painted as XM497 at Cosford March 2009 © Andrew Appleton Britannia G-AOVF painted as XM497 at Cosford March 2009 © Andrew Appleton Britannia G-AOVF painted as XM497 at Cosford March 2009 © Andrew Appleton Britannia G-AOVF painted as XM497 at Cosford March 2009 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Fri Sep 1 2006 Britannia G-ANCF http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1159415.html Britannia G-ANCF was rescued from the scrapman in 1985, and dismantled for future preservation. Friday 1 September 2006: Britannia G-ANCF was rescued from the scrapman in 1985, and dismantled for future preservation.

Britannia G-ANCF at Kemble 2003 © Andrew Appleton Britannia G-ANCF outside at Kemble 2006 © Andrew Appleton Britannia G-ANCF at Kemble 2003 © Andrew Appleton Britannia G-ANCF at Kemble 2003 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Fri Sep 1 2006 Britannia G-ALRX nose, Kemble http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1159410.html The second Britannia prototype, G-ALRX, first flew on 23rd December 1953. Just over a month later it force landed on the Severn mudflats after a dramatic in flight engine failure. After many years as an instructional trainer, the cockpit now lives in the Bristol Aero Collection at Kemble, UK. Friday 1 September 2006: The second Britannia prototype, G-ALRX, first flew on 23rd December 1953. Just over a month later it force landed on the Severn mudflats after a dramatic in flight engine failure. After many years as an instructional trainer, the cockpit now lives in the Bristol Aero Collection at Kemble, UK.

Britannia G-ALRX at Kemble in 1997 © Andrew Appleton Britannia G-ALRX at Kemble in 2004 © Andrew Appleton Britannia G-ALRX at Kemble in 2004 © Andrew Appleton Britannia G-ALRX cockpit at Kemble in 2005 © Andrew Appleton Britannia G-ALRX cockpit at Kemble in 2005 © Andrew Appleton Britannia G-ALRX at Kemble in 2005 © Andrew Appleton Britannia G-ALRX in the new BAC hangar at Kemble October 2006 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Fri Sep 1 2006 Sycamore XE317, Doncaster http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1146066.html Bristol Sycamore XE317, is undergoing a complete restoration with the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum "Doncaster Aeroventure" at Doncaster, South Yorkshire, UK. Thursday 15 June 2006: Bristol Sycamore XE317, is undergoing a complete restoration with the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum "Doncaster Aeroventure" at Doncaster, South Yorkshire, UK.

Sycamore XE317 under deep restoration at at Doncaster 2001 © Andrew Appleton Sycamore XE317 rear in storage 2001 © Andrew Appleton Sycamore XG506 shortly before it was scrapped © Andy Dawson

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]]> Thu Jun 15 2006 Sycamore WT933, Newark http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1146064.html Bristol Sycamore WT933 is on display in the Newark Air Museum at Winthorpe, UK. Thursday 15 June 2006: Bristol Sycamore WT933 is on display in the Newark Air Museum at Winthorpe, UK.

Sycamore WT933 Newark Air Museum, courtesy of Howard Heely

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]]> Thu Jun 15 2006 Sycamore WV783, Hendon http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1146063.html Bristol Sycamore WV783 is on display at the RAF Museum at Hendon, London, UK. Thursday 15 June 2006: Bristol Sycamore WV783 is on display at the RAF Museum at Hendon, London, UK.

Sycamore WV783 at RAF Museum Hendon 2005 © Andrew Appleton Sycamore WV783 at RAF Museum Hendon 2005 © Andrew Appleton Sycamore WV783 at RAF Museum Hendon 2005 © Andrew Appleton Sycamore WV783 at RAF Museum Hendon 2005 © Andrew Appleton Sycamore WV783 at Fleetlands © Gary Morris

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]]> Thu Jun 15 2006 Sycamore XL824, Manchester http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1146062.html Bristol Sycamore XL824 is on display at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, UK. Thursday 15 June 2006: Bristol Sycamore XL824 is on display at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester, UK.

Sycamore XL824 at Manchester © Andy Dawson Sycamore XL824 at Manchester © Andy Dawson

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]]> Thu Jun 15 2006 Sycamore XJ917, Kemble http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1146060.html Bristol Sycamore XJ917 is on display in the Bristol Aero Collection at Kemble, UK. Thursday 15 June 2006: Bristol Sycamore XJ917 is on display in the Bristol Aero Collection at Kemble, UK.

Sycamore XJ917 at Kemble 2001 © Andrew Appleton Sycamore XJ917 at Helston © Alan Webb Sycamore XJ917 at Kemble Oct 2006 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Thu Jun 15 2006 Sycamores in Australia http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1146058.html The Royal Australian Air Force and Navy both operated the Bristol Sycamore, and several survive in museums. Thursday 15 June 2006: The Royal Australian Air Force and Navy both operated the Bristol Sycamore, and several survive in museums.

Sycamore A91-1 cockpit © Daniel Leahy Sycamore A91-1 © Daniel Leahy Sycamore XA220 in service

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]]> Thu Jun 15 2006 Sycamores in Germany http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1146056.html A number of former Luftwaffe Bristol Sycamores live on in museums in Germany. Thursday 15 June 2006: A number of former Luftwaffe Bristol Sycamores live on in museums in Germany.

Sycamore 'WE543' at Nordholz 2003 © Michael Screech

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]]> Thu Jun 15 2006 Sycamores in Switzerland http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1146054.html There are a number of Bristol Sycamores at Altenrhein in Switzerland. This includes the sole airworthy Sycamore, flown by Peter Schmid. Thursday 15 June 2006: There are a number of Bristol Sycamores at Altenrhein in Switzerland. This includes the sole airworthy Sycamore, flown by Peter Schmid.

Sycamore D-HFUM in storage at Altenrhein 2003 © Michael Philip Sycamore HB-RXA © Marcus Herzig

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]]> Thu Jun 15 2006 Freighter ZK-CPT, Omaka http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1146028.html Bristol Freighter ZK-CPT has been preserved by the Marlborough Aero Club at Omaka, New Zealand. Thursday 1 June 2006: Bristol Freighter ZK-CPT has been preserved by the Marlborough Aero Club at Omaka, New Zealand.

Freighter ZK-CPT at Omaka © Phillip Treweek

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]]> Thu Jun 1 2006 Freighter ZK-CLU, Nelson Founders Park http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1146026.html Bristol Freighter ZK-CLU is on display at the Founders Heritage Park at Nelson, New Zealand. Thursday 1 June 2006: Bristol Freighter ZK-CLU is on display at the Founders Heritage Park at Nelson, New Zealand.

Freighter ZK-CLU at Nelson Founders Museum 2000 © Phillip Treweek

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]]> Thu Jun 1 2006 Freighters at Ferrymead http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1146015.html The cockpit section of Bristol Freighter ZK-AYG (ZK-CWF) is used as the entrance to the Ferrymead Aeronautical Society at Ferrymead Historic Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. The museum also contains the complete nose section of Freighter ZK-CRK, which forms a diaorama with a Morris Minor being unloaded. Thursday 1 June 2006: The cockpit section of Bristol Freighter ZK-AYG (ZK-CWF) is used as the entrance to the Ferrymead Aeronautical Society at Ferrymead Historic Park, Christchurch, New Zealand. The museum also contains the complete nose section of Freighter ZK-CRK, which forms a diaorama with a Morris Minor being unloaded.

Cockpit from Freighter ZK-AYG at Ferrymead Historic Park in 1998 © Phillip Treweek Freighter ZK-CRK at Ferrymead Historic Park in early 2006 courtesy of Denys Jones Freighter ZK-CRK whilst in storage 1998 © Phillip Treweek

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]]> Thu Jun 1 2006 Freighter NZ5903, Wigram http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1146014.html Bristol Freighter NZ5903 is preserved in the RNZAF Museum "Air Force World" at Wigram Air Force Base, Christchurch, New Zealand. Thursday 1 June 2006: Bristol Freighter NZ5903 is preserved in the RNZAF Museum "Air Force World" at Wigram Air Force Base, Christchurch, New Zealand.

Freighter NZ5903 during the Wigram Air Show, over the weekend of the 26th-27th January 2002 © Stanley Agar

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]]> Thu Jun 1 2006 Freighter C-GYQS http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1146007.html Bristol Freighter C-GYQS was the last Freighter to fly, in 2004. It is in the Reynolds - Alberta Museum at Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada. Thursday 1 June 2006: Bristol Freighter C-GYQS was the last Freighter to fly, in 2004. It is in the Reynolds - Alberta Museum at Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada.

Freighter C-GYQS at Terrace 1998 © Stefano Pagiola

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]]> Thu Jun 1 2006 Freighter CF-TFX, Yellowknife http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1146003.html Bristol Freighter CF-TFX is mounted on a plinth at Yellowknife, NWT, Canada. Its claim to fame is that is was the first wheeled aircraft to land at the geographic North Pole. Thursday 1 June 2006: Bristol Freighter CF-TFX is mounted on a plinth at Yellowknife, NWT, Canada. Its claim to fame is that is was the first wheeled aircraft to land at the geographic North Pole.

Freighter CF-TFX at Yellowknife © Andreas Dürr

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]]> Thu Jun 1 2006 Freighter C-FDFC, Enstone http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1145997.html Bristol Freighter C-FDFC was restored to flying condition in 1996, but crashed as Enstone a few months after its first flight. Everyone on board survived, and although the fuselage was scrapped other components live on. Thursday 1 June 2006: Bristol Freighter C-FDFC was restored to flying condition in 1996, but crashed as Enstone a few months after its first flight. Everyone on board survived, and although the fuselage was scrapped other components live on.

Freighter C-FDFC in 1996 © Martin Pole Wing section of Freighter C-FDFC at Enstone © Martin Pole

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]]> Thu Jun 1 2006 Freighter VH-SJG A81-1, Point Cook http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1145993.html Bristol Freighter A81-1 is preserved in the Royal Australian Air Force Museum at RAAF Point Cook, Victoria, Australia. Thursday 1 June 2006: Bristol Freighter A81-1 is preserved in the Royal Australian Air Force Museum at RAAF Point Cook, Victoria, Australia.

Freighter VH-SJG (A81-1) at RAAF Point Cook in December 2000 © Daniel Leahy

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]]> Thu Jun 1 2006 Bristol 173 XF785, Kemble http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1144328.html The Bristol Aero Collection at Kemble, UK, has on display the sole surviving Bristol 173, the first British twin engined helicopter. Tuesday 1 August 2006: The Bristol Aero Collection at Kemble, UK, has on display the sole surviving Bristol 173, the first British twin engined helicopter.

Type 173 XF785 on arrival at Kemble 2003 © Andrew Appleton Type 173 XF785 on arrival at Kemble 2003 © Andrew Appleton Type 173 XF785 on arrival at Kemble 2003 © Andrew Appleton Type 173 in the new Bristol Aero Collection hangar at Kemble, Oct 2006 © Andrew Appleton The similarity between the Type 173 nose and the Sycamore nose is apparent © Andrew Appleton Type 173 at Kemble Oct 2006 © Andrew Appleton Type 173 XF785 on arrival at Kemble 2003 © Andrew Appleton Type 173 XF785 on arrival at Kemble 2003 © Andrew Appleton Type 173 XF785 on arrival at Kemble 2003 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Tue Aug 1 2006 Beaufighter G-DINT X7688 http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1144323.html This Beaufighter is slowly being restored to airworthy condition by Skysport Engineering. It is based on the Mk.IF X7688, which was used as an instructional airframe at RAF Halton for many years. Saturday 15 April 2006: This Beaufighter is slowly being restored to airworthy condition by Skysport Engineering. It is based on the Mk.IF X7688, which was used as an instructional airframe at RAF Halton for many years.

Beaufighter X7688 at Halton in the 1960's © John Dillon

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]]> Sat Apr 15 2006 Beaufighter fuselage, RAF Museum http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1144319.html In addition to their complete Beaufighter, the RAF Museum at Hendon, London, UK, have a Beaufighter fuselage on display. It has a perspex covering to allow for detailed inspection of the construction and fittings. Saturday 15 April 2006: In addition to their complete Beaufighter, the RAF Museum at Hendon, London, UK, have a Beaufighter fuselage on display. It has a perspex covering to allow for detailed inspection of the construction and fittings.

The RAF Museums Beaufighter fuselage at East Fortune August 2001 © Andrew Appleton The RAF Museums Beaufighter fuselage at East Fortune August 2001 © Andrew Appleton The RAF Museums Beaufighter fuselage at Hendon May 2005 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Sat Apr 15 2006 Beaufighters at Camden http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1144316.html The Camden Museum of Aviation at Narellan, NSW, Australia, has a complete Beaufighter on display (A8-186) and the nose of another (A9-386, named Harry's Baby). Saturday 15 April 2006: The Camden Museum of Aviation at Narellan, NSW, Australia, has a complete Beaufighter on display (A8-186) and the nose of another (A9-386, named Harry's Baby).

Beaufighter nose from A8-386 courtesy of Brett Green/hyperscale.com

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]]> Sat Apr 15 2006 Beaufighter A8-328, Moorabbin http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1144312.html Beaufighter A8-328 is on display in the Australian National Aviation Museum at Moorabbin near Melbourne, Australia. Saturday 15 April 2006: Beaufighter A8-328 is on display in the Australian National Aviation Museum at Moorabbin near Melbourne, Australia.

Beaufighter A8-328 at Moorabbin courtesy of Eric Cieslar Beaufighter A8-328 at Moorabbin courtesy of Eric Cieslar Beaufighter A8-328 at Moorabbin courtesy of Eric Cieslar Beaufighter A8-328 at Moorabbin courtesy of Eric Cieslar

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]]> Sat Apr 15 2006 Beaufighter RD867, Rockcliffe http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1144305.html The Canada Aviation Museum at Rockcliffe, Ontario, Canada, received the shell of Beaufighter RD867 in 1969. It has remained stored outside since then, but was finally moved indoors in 2005 after completion of an new museum building. Saturday 15 April 2006: The Canada Aviation Museum at Rockcliffe, Ontario, Canada, received the shell of Beaufighter RD867 in 1969. It has remained stored outside since then, but was finally moved indoors in 2005 after completion of an new museum building.

Beaufighter RD867 in the 1960's, before it was stripped down and delivered to Canada. Beaufighter RD867

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]]> Sat Apr 15 2006 Beaufighter BF-10, East Fortune http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1144303.html This former Portuguese Navy Air Force Beaufighter was acquired by the Museum of Flight at East Fortune, Lothian, UK, in 2000. It is dismantled, and will be restored to static display condition. Saturday 15 April 2006: This former Portuguese Navy Air Force Beaufighter was acquired by the Museum of Flight at East Fortune, Lothian, UK, in 2000. It is dismantled, and will be restored to static display condition.

Beaufighter RD220/BF-10 at East Fortune August 2002 © Andrew Appleton Beaufighter RD220/BF-10 at East Fortune August 2002 © Andrew Appleton Beaufighter RD220/BF-10 at East Fortune August 2002 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Sat Apr 15 2006 Beaufighter RD253, Hendon http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1144302.html This Beaufighter TF.X is on display in the RAF Museum at Hendon, London, UK. It was originally delivered to the Portuguese Navy Air Force in 1944, and after a spell as an instructional airframe it returned to the UK in 1965 for preservation. Saturday 15 April 2006: This Beaufighter TF.X is on display in the RAF Museum at Hendon, London, UK. It was originally delivered to the Portuguese Navy Air Force in 1944, and after a spell as an instructional airframe it returned to the UK in 1965 for preservation.

Beaufighter RD253 at the RAF Museum Hendon in May 2005 © Andrew Appleton Beaufighter RD253 at the RAF Museum Hendon in May 2005 © Andrew Appleton Beaufighter RD253 at the RAF Museum Hendon in May 2005 © Andrew Appleton Beaufighter RD253 at the RAF Museum Hendon in May 2005 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Sat Apr 15 2006 Beaufort "DD931", Hendon http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1144299.html This Beaufort is on display at the RAF Museum at Hendon, London, UK. Although it represents an RAF Beaufort, it is built from Australian-built Beaufort components, recovered from Papa New Guinea. Saturday 1 April 2006: This Beaufort is on display at the RAF Museum at Hendon, London, UK. Although it represents an RAF Beaufort, it is built from Australian-built Beaufort components, recovered from Papa New Guinea.

Beaufort DD931 at Hendon May 2005 © Andrew Appleton Beaufort DD931 at Hendon May 2005 © Andrew Appleton Beaufort DD931 at Hendon May 2005 © Andrew Appleton Beaufort DD931 at Hendon May 2005 © Andrew Appleton Beaufort DD931 at Hendon May 2005 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Sat Apr 1 2006 Beaufort VH-KTW A9-141 http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1144298.html This is a project to rebuild a Beaufort back to Flying condition. It is based on A9-141, and has been undergoing restoration by Ralph Cusack and the Beaufort Restoration Group since 1984. Saturday 1 April 2006: This is a project to rebuild a Beaufort back to Flying condition. It is based on A9-141, and has been undergoing restoration by Ralph Cusack and the Beaufort Restoration Group since 1984.

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]]> Sat Apr 1 2006 Beaufort A9-13, Oakey http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1139278.html Beaufort A9-13 is under restoration with the Flypast Museum of Australian Army Flying, at Oakey, Queensland, Australia. Saturday 1 April 2006: Beaufort A9-13 is under restoration with the Flypast Museum of Australian Army Flying, at Oakey, Queensland, Australia.

Beaufort A9-13 at Oakey © Peter Dunn

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]]> Sat Apr 1 2006 Beaufort A9-557, Australian War Memorial http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1139276.html Beaufort A9-557 is preserved at the Australian War Memorial at the Treloar Technology Center, Canberra, Australia. It was unveiled to the public in March 2003, but was soon placed back in storage. Saturday 1 April 2006: Beaufort A9-557 is preserved at the Australian War Memorial at the Treloar Technology Center, Canberra, Australia. It was unveiled to the public in March 2003, but was soon placed back in storage.

Beaufort A9-557 at its unveiling in March 2003 © Daniel Leahy Beaufort A9-557 at its unveiling in March 2003 © Daniel Leahy Beaufort A9-557 at its unveiling in March 2003 © Daniel Leahy Beaufort A9-557 at its unveiling in March 2003 © Daniel Leahy Beaufort A9-557 at its unveiling in March 2003 © Daniel Leahy

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]]> Sat Apr 1 2006 Other Bolingbrokes http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1137244.html There are a variety of Bolingbrokes in various states of decay in Canada. Friday 10 March 2006: There are a variety of Bolingbrokes in various states of decay in Canada.

Bolingbroke 10078 in Uxbridge, ONT © Eric Dumigan

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]]> Fri Mar 10 2006 Bolingbrokes with Canadian Warplane Heritage http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1137241.html The Canadian Warplane Heritage at Hamilton, Ontario, has an airworthy Bolingbroke project underway. It also has a selection of Bolingbroke components salvaged over the years. Wednesday 15 March 2006: The Canadian Warplane Heritage at Hamilton, Ontario, has an airworthy Bolingbroke project underway. It also has a selection of Bolingbroke components salvaged over the years.

Nose of Bolingbroke 10040 at Hamilton, ONT © Eric Dumigan The fuselage of CWH's Bolingbroke restoration project.

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]]> Wed Mar 15 2006 Bolingbrokes in Florida http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1137237.html Kermit Weeks/Fantasy of Flight has two Bolingbrokes in store - RCAF 9073 (allocated N4260C) and RCAF 9983 (allocated N4311Z). Friday 10 March 2006: Kermit Weeks/Fantasy of Flight has two Bolingbrokes in store - RCAF 9073 (allocated N4260C) and RCAF 9983 (allocated N4311Z).

One of two Bolingbrokes in store at Polk City, Florida 2003 © Nick Blacow

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]]> Fri Mar 10 2006 Blenheim L9044 at Tatoi http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1137232.html The remains of Blenheim L9044 were recovered from the sea bed off the coast of Crete in 1996. The wreck is now in the Hellenic Air Force Museum at Tatoi near Athens. Friday 10 March 2006: The remains of Blenheim L9044 were recovered from the sea bed off the coast of Crete in 1996. The wreck is now in the Hellenic Air Force Museum at Tatoi near Athens.

Blenheim L9044 at Tatoi 1998 © Trevor Stone Blenheim L9044 at Tatoi 1998 © Trevor Stone

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]]> Fri Mar 10 2006 Bolingbrokes at CATP Museum Brandon http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1137205.html The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum at Brandon, Manitoba, Canada has a selection of Bolingbrokes, include one on display outside the adjacent Comfort Inn. Monday 20 March 2006: The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum at Brandon, Manitoba, Canada has a selection of Bolingbrokes, include one on display outside the adjacent Comfort Inn.

Bolingbroke 9944 near the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, Brandon, Manitoba 2004 © Luc Brousseau Bolingbroke 9944 near the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, Brandon, Manitoba 2004 © Luc Brousseau Bolingbroke 9944 near the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, Brandon, Manitoba 2004 © Luc Brousseau Bolingbroke 9944 near the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum, Brandon, Manitoba 2004 © Luc Brousseau

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]]> Mon Mar 20 2006 Bolingbroke RCAF 9940, East Fortune http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1137147.html The Bolingbroke in the Museum of Flight at East Fortune, Lothian, UK is under restoration for static display. Wednesday 15 March 2006: The Bolingbroke in the Museum of Flight at East Fortune, Lothian, UK is under restoration for static display.

Bolingbroke 9940 under restoration at East Fortune 2001 © Andrew Appleton Bolingbroke 9940 under restoration at East Fortune 2001 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Wed Mar 15 2006 Bolingbrokes with AMPAA http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1135449.html Association des Mecaniciens-Pilotes d'Aeronefs Anciens (AMPAA) at Melun-Villaroche, France has two Bolingbrokes, acquired from Canadian Warplane Heritage in 1995. Friday 10 March 2006: Association des Mecaniciens-Pilotes d'Aeronefs Anciens (AMPAA) at Melun-Villaroche, France has two Bolingbrokes, acquired from Canadian Warplane Heritage in 1995.

Bolingbroke fuselage at AMPAA in France Bolingbroke fuselage at AMPAA in France Bolingbroke fuselage at AMPAA in France Bolingbroke fuselage at AMPAA in France

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]]> Fri Mar 10 2006 Bolingbroke RCAF 10076, Pima Air Museum http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1135446.html Bolingbroke 10076 is under restoration in the Pima Air and Space Museum, at Tucson, Arizona, USA. It had spent many years in storage at Chino. Friday 10 March 2006: Bolingbroke 10076 is under restoration in the Pima Air and Space Museum, at Tucson, Arizona, USA. It had spent many years in storage at Chino.

Bolingbroke at Chino in 1975, thought to be 10076, via Tony Clarke Bolingbroke at Chino in 1978, thought to be 10076, via Tony Clarke Bolingbroke thought to be 10076 in the MARC compound at Chino 2001 © Andrew Appleton Bolingbroke thought to be 10076 in the MARC compound at Chino 2001 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Fri Mar 10 2006 Bolingbroke RCAF 9892, Canada Aviation Museum http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1135438.html Bolingbroke 9892 is on display in the Canada Aviation Museum at Rockcliffe, Ottowa, Ontario, Canada. It has been painted in the colours of 8(BR) Squadron RCAF. Friday 10 March 2006: Bolingbroke 9892 is on display in the Canada Aviation Museum at Rockcliffe, Ottowa, Ontario, Canada. It has been painted in the colours of 8(BR) Squadron RCAF.

Bolingbroke 9892 at Ottowa, ONT © Eric Dumigan Bolingbroke 9892 at Ottowa, ONT © Graham Kilsby

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]]> Fri Mar 10 2006 Bolingbroke RCAF 9104, British Columbia Aviation Museum http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1135436.html Bolingbroke RCAF 9104, British Columbia Aviation Museum Friday 10 March 2006: Bolingbroke RCAF 9104, British Columbia Aviation Museum

Bolingbroke 9104 at Sidney, BC © Eric Dumigan

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]]> Fri Mar 10 2006 Bolingbroke RCAF 9048, Bristol http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1135407.html Bolingbroke RCAF 9048, Bristol Friday 10 March 2006: Bolingbroke RCAF 9048, Bristol

Bolingbroke 9048 at Chino in 1973 via Tony Clarke Bolingbroke 9048 at Chino in 1973 via Tony Clarke

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]]> Fri Mar 10 2006 Bolingbroke RCAF 9041, Isle of Man http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1135405.html Bolingbroke RCAF 9041, Isle of Man Friday 10 March 2006: Bolingbroke RCAF 9041, Isle of Man

Nose of Bolingbroke 9041 shortly after arrival in Isle of Man Nose of Bolingbroke 9041 shortly after arrival in Isle of Man

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]]> Fri Mar 10 2006 Blenheims in Finland http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1135403.html The only complete European-built Blenheim lives on in storage in the Keski-Suomen Ilmailumuseo, at Tikkakoski, Finland. The museum also holds two Blenheim Mk.I noses. At Suomen Ilmailumuseo, in Helsinki, the recovered tail-end of Blenheim Mk.I BL-180 is on display. Wednesday 1 March 2006: The only complete European-built Blenheim lives on in storage in the Keski-Suomen Ilmailumuseo, at Tikkakoski, Finland. The museum also holds two Blenheim Mk.I noses. At Suomen Ilmailumuseo, in Helsinki, the recovered tail-end of Blenheim Mk.I BL-180 is on display.

Stern section and engine from BL-180, at Suomen ilmailumuseo, Finland 2002 © Matti Toikkanen ARCo's Blenheim Mark I nose, at Duxford 2005 © Andrew Appleton Blenheim Mark 1 nose at Tikkakoski, Finland Blenheim Mark 1 nose at Tikkakoski, Finland in 1998 © Tim Badham Blenheim Mark 1 nose at Tikkakoski, Finland in 1998 © Tim Badham Blenheim Mark 1 nose at Tikkakoski, Finland Blenheim BL-200 in storage at Tikkakoski, Finland in 1998 © Tim Badham

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]]> Wed Mar 1 2006 F2B Fighters in Texas http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1135381.html The Vintage Aviation Heritage Foundation at Old Kingsbury Aerodrome, Seguin, Texas, USA have a couple of Bristol Fighter projects ongoing - one replica and one based on an original frame. Sunday 15 January 2006: The Vintage Aviation Heritage Foundation at Old Kingsbury Aerodrome, Seguin, Texas, USA have a couple of Bristol Fighter projects ongoing - one replica and one based on an original frame.

Bristol Fighter rebuild project in Texas Bristol Fighter rebuild project in Texas

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]]> Sun Jan 15 2006 F2B Fighter project http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1135311.html This project was underway in the Norfolk area in the early 2000's by Bob Trickett, but was sold in 2005. Sunday 15 January 2006: This project was underway in the Norfolk area in the early 2000's by Bob Trickett, but was sold in 2005.

Bristol Fighter rebuild project in Norfolk

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]]> Sun Jan 15 2006 F2B Fighter project at Omaka http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1135310.html This project is centred on an original Bristol Fighter frame, and is being built at Omaka, New Zealand. Sunday 15 January 2006: This project is centred on an original Bristol Fighter frame, and is being built at Omaka, New Zealand.

Bristol Fighter rebuild project at Omaka 2001 © Philip Treweek Bristol Fighter rebuild project at Omaka 2001 © Philip Treweek

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]]> Sun Jan 15 2006 F2B Fighter N34HC "E2624" at Chino http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1135308.html The reproduction Bristol Fighter was one of six started by Visionaire International in the early 1980s for a film. They were not used in the film, and only a couple were finished. It is now on display in the Planes of Fame Air Museum at Chino. Sunday 15 January 2006: The reproduction Bristol Fighter was one of six started by Visionaire International in the early 1980s for a film. They were not used in the film, and only a couple were finished. It is now on display in the Planes of Fame Air Museum at Chino.

Bristol Fighter N34HC/E2624 at Chino 2001 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter N34HC/E2624 at Chino 2005 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter N34HC/E2624 at Chino 2005 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter N34HC/E2624 at Chino 2005 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Sun Jan 15 2006 F2B Fighter ZK-JNU "B1112" http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1135301.html This is a very good reproduction Bristol Fighter, that is powered by a 200hp Ranger engine. It was built by Ed Storo in the USA in the 1990's, and was sold to Peter Jackson in New Zealand in 2002. Sunday 15 January 2006: This is a very good reproduction Bristol Fighter, that is powered by a 200hp Ranger engine. It was built by Ed Storo in the USA in the 1990's, and was sold to Peter Jackson in New Zealand in 2002.

Bristol Fighter N624 at Omaka 2001 © Philip Treweek Bristol Fighter N624 at Omaka 2001 © Philip Treweek Bristol Fighter N624 at Omaka 2001 © Philip Treweek Bristol Fighter N624 at Omaka 2001 © Philip Treweek Bristol Fighter N624 at Omaka 2001 © Philip Treweek Bristol Fighter N624 at Omaka 2001 © Philip Treweek Bristol Fighter N624 at Omaka 2001 © Philip Treweek Bristol Fighter N624 at Omaka 2001 © Philip Treweek Bristol Fighter N624 at Omaka 2001 © Philip Treweek Bristol Fighter ZK-JNU after its repaint as B1112 in 2005 courtesy of 'Turbo_NZ'

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]]> Sun Jan 15 2006 F2B Fighter ZK-BRI/G-ACAA "D-8084" http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1135298.html This Bristol Fighter was built from original components by Skysport Engineering, for The Fighter Collection at Duxford. It first flew 1998, but was grounded in 2001 due to engine problems. These were rectified by 2006, and it has now been sold to Peter Jackson in New Zealand. Sunday 15 January 2006: This Bristol Fighter was built from original components by Skysport Engineering, for The Fighter Collection at Duxford. It first flew 1998, but was grounded in 2001 due to engine problems. These were rectified by 2006, and it has now been sold to Peter Jackson in New Zealand.

Bristol Fighter G-ACAA/D8084 engineless at Duxford 2001 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-ACAA/D8084 at Duxford 2001 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-ACAA/D8084 at Duxford 2001 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-ACAA/D8084 at Duxford 2004 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-ACAA/D8084 at Duxford 2001 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-ACAA/D8084 at Duxford 2005 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Sun Jan 15 2006 F2B Fighter G-AANM "D7889" http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1133617.html This Bristol Fighter has been rebuilt using original components. It flew for the first time on 25th May 2006, and was transferred to the Canada Aviation Museum a few months later. Sunday 15 January 2006: This Bristol Fighter has been rebuilt using original components. It flew for the first time on 25th May 2006, and was transferred to the Canada Aviation Museum a few months later.

Bristol Fighter G-AANM/D7889 engineless at Old Warden 2002 © Andrew Appleton Fighter G-AANM, now airworthy, at Duxford July 2006 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-AANM/D7889 engineless at Old Warden 2002 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Sun Jan 15 2006 F2B Fighter E2581 at Duxford http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1133615.html This Bristol Fighter is an original that has been in preservation since it was withdrawn in 1921. It is in the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, UK. Sunday 15 January 2006: This Bristol Fighter is an original that has been in preservation since it was withdrawn in 1921. It is in the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, UK.

Bristol Fighter E2581 at Duxford 2001 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter E2581 at Duxford 2001 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Sun Jan 15 2006 F2B Fighter E2466 at Hendon http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1133612.html This Bristol Fighter is based on an original frame, and uses many original parts. It is in the RAF Museum at Hendon, London, UK. Sunday 15 January 2006: This Bristol Fighter is based on an original frame, and uses many original parts. It is in the RAF Museum at Hendon, London, UK.

Bristol Fighter E2466 at Hendon 2005 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter E2466 at Hendon 2005 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter E2466 at Hendon 2005 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter E2466 at Hendon 2005 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter E2466 at Hendon 2005 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Sun Jan 15 2006 F2B Fighter VH-UDR "C4623" http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1133604.html This replica Bristol Fighter was originally built as a Bristol Tourer for the Australian film 'A Thousand Skies'. It is now in the Flypast Museum of Australian Army Flying at Oakey, Queensland, Australia. Sunday 15 January 2006: This replica Bristol Fighter was originally built as a Bristol Tourer for the Australian film 'A Thousand Skies'. It is now in the Flypast Museum of Australian Army Flying at Oakey, Queensland, Australia.

Bristol Fighter VH-UDR/C4623 at Oakey © Peter Dunn

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]]> Sun Jan 15 2006 M1C G-BLWM "C4994" http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1131476.html This replica Bristol M1C, now on display at the RAF Museum at Hendon, was built as a flyer in the mid-1980's. Saturday 7 January 2006: This replica Bristol M1C, now on display at the RAF Museum at Hendon, was built as a flyer in the mid-1980's.

M1C C4994 at Hendon © Andy Dawson

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]]> Sat Jan 7 2006 M1C VH-UQI http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1131472.html This is the sole surviving original Bristol M1C, and is on display at Minlaton in Australia. Saturday 7 January 2006: This is the sole surviving original Bristol M1C, and is on display at Minlaton in Australia.

Bristol M1C VH-UQI/C5001 at Minlaton 2002 © Adrian Ballestrin Bristol M1C VH-UQI/C5001 at Minlaton 2002 © Adrian Ballestrin Bristol M1C VH-UQI/C5001 at Minlaton 2002 © Adrian Ballestrin

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]]> Sat Jan 7 2006 Scout N5419 at Yeovilton http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1131462.html This Bristol Scout is a reproduction, built as a flyer over two decades in Boston, USA. It is now hanging from the ceiling in the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton. Wednesday 4 January 2006: This Bristol Scout is a reproduction, built as a flyer over two decades in Boston, USA. It is now hanging from the ceiling in the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton.

Scout N5419 at Kemble in 1997 © Andrew Appleton Scout N5419 at Yeovilton in 2001 © Andrew Appleton Scout N5419 at Yeovilton in 2001 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Wed Jan 4 2006 Scout BAPC.38 http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1131460.html Scout BAPC.38 Wednesday 4 January 2006: Scout BAPC.38

Scout BAPC38 under rebuild at Solihull © Keith Williams Scout BAPC38 under rebuild at Solihull © Keith Williams Scout BAPC38 under rebuild at Solihull © Keith Williams

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]]> Wed Jan 4 2006 Boxkite at Oakey http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1131441.html The Boxkite at the Flypast Museum of Australian Army Flying at Oakey, Queensland, Australia, is a replica. It is thought to be one of the Boxkites built for the film "Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines" in 1965. Sunday 1 January 2006: The Boxkite at the Flypast Museum of Australian Army Flying at Oakey, Queensland, Australia, is a replica. It is thought to be one of the Boxkites built for the film "Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines" in 1965.

Boxkite at Museum of Army Flying, Oakey, Australia © Peter Dunn

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]]> Sun Jan 1 2006 Boxkite BAPC.40 http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c1131425.html This Boxkite, which hangs in the entrance foyer in the Bristol City Museum. It is one of the replicas built for the film Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines in 1965. Sunday 1 January 2006: This Boxkite, which hangs in the entrance foyer in the Bristol City Museum. It is one of the replicas built for the film Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines in 1965.

Boxkite BAPC40 at the Bristol City Museum 2001 © Andrew Appleton Boxkite BAPC40 at the Bristol City Museum 2001 © Andrew Appleton Boxkite BAPC40 at the Bristol City Museum 2001 © Andrew Appleton Boxkite BAPC40 at the Bristol City Museum 2001 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Sun Jan 1 2006 Britannia XM946 (EL-WXA), Kemble http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c926725.html The last airworthy Britannia, EL-WXA, flew into Kemble in 1997 for preservation. It has been continually maintained and repainted back into its original RAF Transport Command livery, as XM496. Friday 1 September 2006: The last airworthy Britannia, EL-WXA, flew into Kemble in 1997 for preservation. It has been continually maintained and repainted back into its original RAF Transport Command livery, as XM496.

Britannia XM496 at Kemble 1998 © Andrew Appleton Britannia XM496 at Kemble 1998 © Andrew Appleton Britannia XM496 at Kemble 2005 © Andrew Appleton Britannia XM496 at Kemble 2005 © Andrew Appleton Britannia XM496 at Kemble 2005 © Andrew Appleton Britannia XM496/EL-WXA making a low pass before landing at Kemble 1997 © Martin Fenner

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]]> Fri Sep 1 2006 Belvederes at Weston-super-Mare http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c926505.html The Helicopter Museum at Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, UK, has a complete Belvedere under restoration, and the nose section of another. Sunday 1 October 2006: The Helicopter Museum at Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, UK, has a complete Belvedere under restoration, and the nose section of another.

Belvedere XG452 under restoration at Weston-super-Mare 2004 © Andrew Appleton Belvedere XG452 under restoration at Weston-super-Mare 2004 © Andrew Appleton Belvedere XG452 under restoration at Weston-super-Mare 2004 © Andrew Appleton Belvedere XG462 nose section under restoration at Weston-super-Mare 2004 © Andrew Appleton Belvedere XG462 nose section under restoration at Weston-super-Mare 2004 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Sun Oct 1 2006 Sycamores at Weston-super-Mare http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c926463.html The Helicopter Museum at Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, UK has a number of Sycamores in its collection. Thursday 15 June 2006: The Helicopter Museum at Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, UK has a number of Sycamores in its collection.

Sycamore G-ALSX at the Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare 2004 © Andrew Appleton Sycamore G-ALSX at the Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare 2004 © Andrew Appleton Sycamore G-ALSX at the Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare 2004 © Andrew Appleton Sycamore XG547 at the Helicopter Museum, Weston-super-Mare 2004 © Andrew Appleton Sycamore XG547 at Fairford 2003 © Alan Webb Sycamore XG547 before restoration at Weston-super-Mare © Gary Morris Sycamore XL829 at the Bristol Industrial Museum 2001 © Andrew Appleton Sycamore XL829 at the Bristol Industrial Museum 2001 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Thu Jun 15 2006 Freighter TC-330, Buenos Aires http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c903239.html Bristol Freighter TC-330 is on display in the Museo Nacional de Aeronautica at Morón, Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is the oldest surviving Bristol 170, and the only square-wingtipped Mark I in existance. Thursday 1 June 2006: Bristol Freighter TC-330 is on display in the Museo Nacional de Aeronautica at Mor_n, Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is the oldest surviving Bristol 170, and the only square-wingtipped Mark I in existance.

Freighter TC-330 at Jorge Newbery Aeroparque © Eduardo Thompson Freighter TC-330 at Jorge Newbery Aeroparque © Eduardo Thompson Freighter TC-330 at Jorge Newbery Aeroparque © Eduardo Thompson Freighter TC-330 at Jorge Newbery Aeroparque © Eduardo Thompson

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]]> Thu Jun 1 2006 Brabazon components http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c881030.html A number of Brabazon components survive in the UK, including a section of fuselage skin in the Bristol Industrial Museum, and a nose gear mock-up in the Museum of Flight at East Fortune, Lothian, UK Monday 15 May 2006: A number of Brabazon components survive in the UK, including a section of fuselage skin in the Bristol Industrial Museum, and a nose gear mock-up in the Museum of Flight at East Fortune, Lothian, UK

Main wheel from a Brabazon at the Bristol Industrial Museum 2001 © Andrew Appleton Brabazon nosewheel rig at East Fortune 2001 © Andrew Appleton All that remains of Brabazon G-AGPW, Bristol Industrial Museum 2001 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Mon May 15 2006 Brigand RH746, Kemble http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c881024.html Although it is unrestored and incomplete, the Brigand in the Bristol Aero Collection at Kemble, UK is the only surviving Brigand, bar a couple of wrecks deep in the Malaysian jungle. Monday 1 May 2006: Although it is unrestored and incomplete, the Brigand in the Bristol Aero Collection at Kemble, UK is the only surviving Brigand, bar a couple of wrecks deep in the Malaysian jungle.

Brigand RH746 at Kemble © Andrew Appleton Brigand RH746 at Kemble © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Mon May 1 2006 Beauforts in Tennessee http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c880873.html The Bristol Heritage Collection at Howenwald, Tennessee, USA is restoring a Beaufort to static display condition. The project is based on ex-Australian Beaufort components that have been stored at Chino for several years. Saturday 1 April 2006: The Bristol Heritage Collection at Howenwald, Tennessee, USA is restoring a Beaufort to static display condition. The project is based on ex-Australian Beaufort components that have been stored at Chino for several years.

Two Beaufort stern sections at Chino in 2001 - A9-574 (foreground) and A9-182 © Andrew Appleton The rear fuselage of Beaufort A9-414 at Chino in 2001 © Andrew Appleton The rear fuselage of Beaufort A9-555 at Chino in 2001 © Andrew Appleton Beaufort A9-555 shortly after arriving in Nashville in 2003 © Graham Kilsby Beaufort A9-555 shortly after arriving in Nashville in 2003 © Graham Kilsby Beaufort A9-555 shortly after arriving in Nashville in 2003 © Graham Kilsby

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]]> Sat Apr 1 2006 Beaufighter A19-144, Duxford http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c826924.html This Beaufighter is under restoration to flying condition by the Fighter Collection and Duxford, UK. Saturday 15 April 2006: This Beaufighter is under restoration to flying condition by the Fighter Collection and Duxford, UK.

Beaufighter A19-144 under restoration at Duxford August 2001 © Andrew Appleton Beaufighter A19-144 under restoration at Duxford August 2001 © Andrew Appleton Beaufighter A19-144 under restoration at Duxford August 2001 © Andrew Appleton Beaufighter A19-144 under restoration at Duxford July 2004 © Andrew Appleton Beaufighter A19-144 under restoration at Duxford July 2004 © Andrew Appleton Beaufighter A19-144 under restoration at Duxford July 2004 © Andrew Appleton Beaufighter A19-144 rear fuselage 2006 © Andrew Appleton Beaufighter A19-144 stern section 2006 © Andrew Appleton Beaufighter A19-144 nose 2006 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Sat Apr 15 2006 Tourer VH-UDC "G-AUDK" http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c714767.html The Bristol Tourer was a transport development of the Bristol Fighter, and was very successful in Australia in the early 1920s. This Tourer is a replica built for the Australian Film A Thousand Skies, and now hangs in the Western Australia Museum at Geraldton. Monday 23 January 2006: The Bristol Tourer was a transport development of the Bristol Fighter, and was very successful in Australia in the early 1920s. This Tourer is a replica built for the Australian Film A Thousand Skies, and now hangs in the Western Australia Museum at Geraldton.

Tourer VH-UDC Tourer VH-UDC Tourer VH-UDC

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]]> Mon Jan 23 2006 Blenheims & Bolingbrokes at Duxford http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c714534.html Duxford has been the home of two airworthy Bolingroke restoration projects, with a third underway. Friday 10 March 2006: Duxford has been the home of two airworthy Bolingroke restoration projects, with a third underway.

Blenheim Mark 1 nose at Duxford © Michael Sibley Blenheim Mark 1 nose at Duxford © Michael Sibley Bolingbroke G-BPIV Fairford 1993 © Andrew Appleton Bolingbroke G-BPIV Fairford 2002 © Andrew Appleton Bolingbroke G-BPIV Fairford 2002 © Andrew Appleton Bolingbroke G-BPIV Fairford 2002 © Andrew Appleton Nose of Bolingbroke G-BPIV Duxford 2005 © Andrew Appleton Nose of Bolingbroke G-BPIV Fairford 2002 © Andrew Appleton Rear fuselage of Bolingbroke G-BPIV Fairford 2002 © Andrew Appleton Bolinbroke G-MKIV shortly after it crashed at Denham in 1987 © Steve Campbell Bolinbroke G-MKIV shortly after it crashed at Denham in 1987 © Steve Campbell

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]]> Fri Mar 10 2006 Babe BAPC.87 "G-EASQ" http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c712114.html The Bristol Babe was designed in 1919 as a light private aeroplane, that would appeal to the ex WW1 service pilots. The Bristol Aero Collection has a Babe on display, and this is a static replica. Monday 23 January 2006: The Bristol Babe was designed in 1919 as a light private aeroplane, that would appeal to the ex WW1 service pilots. The Bristol Aero Collection has a Babe on display, and this is a static replica.

Bristol Babe replica BAPC.87/G-EASQ at Kemble 1998 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Babe replica BAPC.87/G-EASQ at Kemble 2004 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Babe replica BAPC.87/G-EASQ at Kemble 2004 © Andrew Appleton Babe at in the new Bristol Aero Collection hangar at Kemble, Oct 2006 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Mon Jan 23 2006 M1C G-BWJM "C4918" http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c711662.html This replica Bristol M1C was built by the Northern Aeroplane Workshops between 1981 and 1996. It flies with the Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden, Bedfordshire, in the United Kingdom Saturday 7 January 2006: This replica Bristol M1C was built by the Northern Aeroplane Workshops between 1981 and 1996. It flies with the Shuttleworth Collection at Old Warden, Bedfordshire, in the United Kingdom

Bristol M1C G-BWJM/C4918 at Old Warden 2002 © Andrew Appleton Bristol M1C G-BWJM/C4918 at Old Warden 2005 © Andrew Appleton Bristol M1C G-BWJM/C4918 at Old Warden 2005 © Andrew Appleton ristol M1C G-BWJM/C4918 at Old Warden 2006 © Andrew Appleton ristol M1C G-BWJM/C4918 at Old Warden 2006 © Andrew Appleton ristol M1C G-BWJM/C4918 at Old Warden 2006 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Sat Jan 7 2006 Bulldog G-ABBB http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c711612.html The Bristol Bulldog was an all metal biplane that served with the RAF and many other air arms around the world in the 1930's. The Bulldog in the RAF Museum at Hendon has been rebuilt from the remains of the last airworthy Bulldog, which crashed at Farnborough 1964. Wednesday 1 February 2006: The Bristol Bulldog was an all metal biplane that served with the RAF and many other air arms around the world in the 1930's. The Bulldog in the RAF Museum at Hendon has been rebuilt from the remains of the last airworthy Bulldog, which crashed at Farnborough 1964.

Bulldog G-ABBB/K2227 at Hendon 2005 © Andrew Appleton Bulldog G-ABBB/K2227 at Hendon 2005 © Andrew Appleton Bulldog G-ABBB/K2227 at Hendon 2005 © Andrew Appleton Bulldog G-ABBB/K2227 at Hendon 2005 © Andrew Appleton Bulldog G-ABBB at Farnborough in 1964, shortly before its crash, taken by E.W.Draper, courtesy of Edd Draper.

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]]> Wed Feb 1 2006 F2B Fighter G-AEPH "D8096", Shuttleworth http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c710095.html F2B Fighter G-AEPH "D8096", Shuttleworth Sunday 15 January 2006: F2B Fighter G-AEPH "D8096", Shuttleworth

Bristol Fighter G-AEPH/D8096 at Old Warden 2004 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-AEPH/D8096 at Old Warden 2004 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-AEPH/D8096 at Old Warden 2004 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-AEPH/D8096 at Old Warden 2004 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-AEPH/D8096 at Old Warden 2004 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-AEPH/D8096 at Old Warden 2004 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-AEPH/D8096 at Old Warden 2004 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-AEPH/D8096 at Old Warden 2004 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-AEPH/D8096 at Old Warden 2004 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-AEPH/D8096 at Old Warden 2004 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-AEPH/D8096 at Old Warden 2005 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-AEPH/D8096 at Old Warden 2005 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-AEPH/D8096 at Old Warden 2005 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-AEPH/D8096 at Old Warden 2005 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-AEPH/D8096 at Old Warden 2005 © Andrew Appleton Bristol Fighter G-AEPH/D8096 at Old Warden 2005 © Andrew Appleton

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]]> Sun Jan 15 2006 Scout N5565 "5554" http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c708802.html The replica Bristol Scout was built in California in the late 1990's. It has an original 80hp le Rhone engine. Wednesday 4 January 2006: The replica Bristol Scout was built in California in the late 1990's. It has an original 80hp le Rhone engine.

Scout N5565 at Tracy Airport © Graham Kilsby Scout N5565 at Tracy Airport © Graham Kilsby Scout N5565 at Tracy Airport © Graham Kilsby Scout N5565 at Tracy Airport © Graham Kilsby Scout N5565 at Tracy Airport © Graham Kilsby Scout N5565 at Tracy Airport © Graham Kilsby Scout N5565 at Tracy Airport © Graham Kilsby

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]]> Wed Jan 4 2006 Boxkite G-ASPP http://bristolaircraft.fotopic.net/c706969.html The Boxkite was the first successful aircraft built by the British & Colonial Aeroplane Company, and it first flew in 1910. 86 were built, and were flown in almost every corner of the globe. In 1965 several reproductions were built for the film 'Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines', including this one, which is still flying in the Shuttleworth Collection. Sunday 1 January 2006: The Boxkite was the first successful aircraft built by the British & Colonial Aeroplane Company, and it first flew in 1910. 86 were built, and were flown in almost every corner of the globe. In 1965 several reproductions were built for the film 'Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines', including this one, which is still flying in the Shuttleworth Collection.

Boxkite G-ASPP at Old Warden © Andrew Appleton 2004 G-ASPP at Old Warden © Andrew Appleton 2004 G-ASPP at Old Warden © Andrew Appleton 2004 G-ASPP at Old Warden © Andrew Appleton 2004 G-ASPP at Old Warden © Andrew Appleton 2004 Boxkite G-ASPP at Old Warden © Andrew Appleton 2005 Boxkite G-ASPP at Old Warden © Andrew Appleton 2005 Boxkite G-ASPP at Old Warden © Andrew Appleton 2005 Boxkite G-ASPP at Old Warden © Andrew Appleton 2005 Boxkite G-ASPP at Old Warden © Andrew Appleton 2005 Boxkite G-ASPP at Old Warden © Andrew Appleton 2005 Boxkite G-ASPP in 2002 © Andrew Appleton Boxkite G-ASPP in 2002 © Andrew Appleton

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