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Hayes Way, near Filton Airfield
The housing estate is separated from the dual carriageway by a valley
Image: © David Smith
Taken: 24 Apr 2019
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Assorted housing facing Hayes Way, near Filton Airfield
Image: © David Smith
Taken: 24 Apr 2019
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The car park at Aerospace Bristol Museum
Image: © David Smith
Taken: 24 Apr 2019
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Atomic Bomb Keys
At Bristol Aerospace Museum.
A very unusual artefact.
The caption reads - "These keys were used to set the WE 177C freefall atomic bomb. A simple type of key, similar to those used to open slot machines of the period, was used to set many of the atomic bombs carried by British V-bombers."
A very important link to a bit of cold war history. Also in the museum is an item relating to the modification of Polaris known as Chevaline.
Image: © Chris Allen
Taken: 9 Mar 2019
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Bristol Aerospace Museum - Proteus engine
This is a proteus set up as a turboprop engine. The type first ran on 25th January 1947 and developed 4,445 horsepower from a weight of 1293 kg. An unknown number were built. A Proteus powered power station is preserved at Internal Fire Museum of Power in Wales.
Image: © Chris Allen
Taken: 9 Mar 2019
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Bristol Aerospace Museum - Brabazon relic
This wheel is claimed to be all that remains of the Bristol Brabazon luxury airliner. Only one was ever completed and first flew on 4 September 1949. It was designed for 12 crew and 100 passengers. The top speed was 300 mph and the range 5,500 miles. The jet liner ensured it was stillborn as the wrong product at the wrong time. A shame as it would have been a fascinating sight with its paired contrarotating propellers.
Image: © Chris Allen
Taken: 9 Mar 2019
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Aerospace Bristol - Britannia flight deck
This is the forward section of Bristol Britannia G-ALRX. This was the second prototype and due to engine failure was forced to land in the Severn Estuary. The incoming tide rendered it no longer airworthy and it was subsequently used as an on-the-ground training aircraft. The Britannia first flew in 1952, could carry up to 139 passenger, 85 units were built, the top speed was 397 mph and the range was 4,430 miles. The museum is most impressive and although the Concorde is the star the supporting cast is also very interesting.
Image: © Chris Allen
Taken: 9 Mar 2019
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Bristol Aerospace Museum - replica Bristol F.2B
This is a replica of WWI Bristol F.2B fighter plane. This type was present at the inception of the RAF in 1918.
This museum houses a Concorde but there is so much more there and if you are interested in transport and engineering it is well worth a half day or more.
Image: © Chris Allen
Taken: 9 Mar 2019
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Bristol Aerospace Museum - Bristol lorry and replica aeroplane
The lorry was built by Bristol Tramways and Carriage Company, Brislington in 1920. This was a separate company from the Bristol Aeroplane Company but had common ancestry. Above is a replica of the Bristol Babe aeroplane. The Babe was built for the developing leisure flying market and designed for solo operation. Only three were built due to concerns about reliability and safety. This is a full scale replica. The information board does not state if it has ever flown - I suspect not.
I once worked with somebody whose husband was a rocket scientist and had built his own aeroplane from a kit.
Image: © Chris Allen
Taken: 9 Mar 2019
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Bristol Aerospace - museum
Behind me is the building housing the last Concorde to fly. In front is the building housing the Bristol Aerospace collection of planes, engines, missiles and other artefacts.
Image: © Chris Allen
Taken: 9 Mar 2019
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