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Britannia Aircraft Preservation Trust: History of Charlie Fox

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History of Charlie Fox. It was August 1959 before a buyer was found, and was converted to Series 308 configuration for Transcontinental SA of Argentina. This included a roomy cabin with 104 seats instead of the possible 132, and a cocktail bar in the rear. Registered as LV-PPJ for the delivery flight, it left Filton for Argentina on 16th December 1959. Famous photograph of LV-PPJ on its delivery flight. LV-GJB at Heathrow in January 1964. 5Y-AZP at East Midlands Airport in June 1976. Make a donation to B...

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Britannia Aircraft Preservation Trust: About the BAPT

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The Britannia Aircraft Preservation Trust was launched in 1991, on the 40th Anniversary year of the first flight of the prototype Bristol Britannia. In its efforts to help fund the Trust, it published A History of the Bristol Britannia. Written by founder trustee David Littlefield, and produced a limited edition print, First Whisper. On 23rd December 2013, exactly 60 years after its first flight at Filton. The BAPT will still be involved in its preservation and restoration. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).

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Britannia Aircraft Preservation Trust: Britannia types

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90 passenger airliner, powered by four Bristol Proteus 705. All built at Filton. Height: 36 feet 8 inches. Wing Span: 142 feet 3 inches. Weight (empty): 88,000lbs. Weight (all-up): 155,000lbs. Range: 3,450 miles. Two prototypes, initially powered by Proteus 625, later 705. 25 ordered by BOAC. The last ten were cancelled in favour of the 300 series. All-cargo stretched version of the 100 series, with an extra 10 feet in length. Five options from BOAC, but cancelled in favour of the 310. None built. Weight...

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Britannia Aircraft Preservation Trust: March 2010

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Tuesday, 30 March 2010. Michael Bates - A Tribute. Michael Bates, perhaps better known as Mick, was never a man that was pushy, he never want to be the limelight of events. A somewhat shy man in many ways, who thought things out before answering. As often said, he engaged his brain before opening his mouth. He had a very logical mind. Mick will be greatly missed by many. We who are left to continue the Britannia project are going to find it hard. But it is our determination to complete the task t...An ag...

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Britannia Aircraft Preservation Trust: July 2010

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Thursday, 1 July 2010. The Future of Bristol Britannia G-ANCF. The Britannia Aircraft Preservation Trust have been reviewing the future of the project after the loss of our Chief Engineer, Mick Bates. This has come as a great blow to the Trustees both personally and to the continuation of the project. As a Trust we feel that the project must continue so that it will stand as a tribute to our former Chief Engineer. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Clocks x 3 Part no: PW 308-326. Our volunte...

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Britannia Aircraft Preservation Trust: Preserved Britannias

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Using its expertise and resources, the Britannia Aircraft Preservation Trust has assisted with the preservation of Britannias around the world. G-ALRX - Bristol Aero Collection Trust, Filton, Bristol. Website: www.bristolaero.com. G-ANCF - Britannia Aircraft Preservation Trust, Speke, Liverpool. G-ANCF was built in 1958, and after operations in America, Europe and Africa, was withdrawn from use in 1980. It was rescued by Roger Hargreaves and carefully dismantled for future preservation. After a p...Moved...

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Britannia Aircraft Preservation Trust: December 2013

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Monday, 23 December 2013. Britannia prototype transferred to BACT. Roger Hargreaves of the BAPT and Oliver Dearden of the BACT at the handover of G-ALRX on its 60th birthday. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). The weather has been warmer in Liverpool over the months of July and August which has facilitated the paint-stripping (ideal temperature is . We are missing a small number of cockpit instruments. If you happen to know where we could find them or even own them, please get in touch.

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Britannia Aircraft Preservation Trust: April 2015

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Wednesday, 15 April 2015. Saturday 11th April Volunteer Working Day. Today despite some nice sunshine in Liverpool, the wind was bitter and the temperature too low to do some paint stripping. So our volunteers continued with the sanding and varnishing of floor boards. Two further undercarriage door were cleaned up of surface corrosion and back to pristine surface! Links to this post. Plans for Charlie Fox in 2015. Our key targets for 2015. Before winter sets in, are:. There are some sub-targets. Securing...

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Britannia Aircraft Preservation Trust: February 2013

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Tuesday, 5 February 2013. News - February 2013. Progress has been slow over the last year mainly due to lack of funds and the appalling weather conditions throughout the summer months. We have however made progress in some areas. The tailplane has just about been refurbished and repainted. The main undercarriages are being repaired and refurbished, and the wheels have been overhauled ready for fitting. The Bristol Aero Collection closed its doors at Kemble last year and has moved to Filton where he embry...