Bristol Brabazon & Cody's Tree Bristol Aeroplane Company G-AGPW

Manufacturer:
Bristol
Type / Model:
Brabazon
Registration:
G-AGPW
Colour Scheme:
Bristol Aeroplane Company
Photographer:
ATI Collection
Date Taken:
08/09/1949
Image ID:
#114567
High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
4000 x 2666
Image Description:
The Bristol Brabazon over 'Cody's Tree' Samuel Franklin Cody measured the thrust of his first aeroplane in 1908/9 by tying it to this tree and his flight of 1390 feet on 16th October 1908 was the first powered sustained flight in Great Britain.

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Aircraft Data

The Bristol Brabazon was designed to fly from London to New York non-stop with 100 passengers in a spacious cabin. It was the first aircraft with 100% powered flying controls, electric engine controls, high-pressure hydraulics and AC electrics.

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