The test crew of the Bristol Brabazon prototype, assembled in front of the aircraft on the runway at Filton

Date:
4 Oct 1949
Location:
Filton Airfield, South Gloucestershire
Reference:
JLP01/01/006/56
Type:
Photograph (Print)
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Description

The first prototype of the Bristol Brabazon, designed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, was constructed in 1945 at the Bristol Filton Airport. The prototype, which had the registration 'G-AGPW', performed its maiden flight in 1949.

Content

This is part of the Volume: JLP01/01/006 Filton airfield and runway; within the Series: JLP01/01 John Laing Photographic Collection Project Albums; within the Collection: JLP01 John Laing Photographic Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

Keywords

Mid 20th Century Airfield, Mid 20th Century Runway, People Posed