Tag: Bristol Aeroplane Company

The Bristol Aeroplane Company was a British aircraft manufacturer that operated from 1910 to 1956. The company was founded by Sir George White and his brother Samuel, who initially established a firm to manufacture trams and buses in Bristol. The company began producing aircraft during World War I and quickly became known for its high-quality planes.

During World War II, the Bristol Aeroplane Company produced a variety of military aircraft, including the Bristol Beaufighter, a twin-engine fighter-bomber, and the Bristol Blenheim, a light bomber. The company also played a key role in the development of the Bristol Hercules radial engine, which was used in a number of aircraft during the war.

After the war, the Bristol Aeroplane Company continued to produce aircraft, and it developed several successful commercial airliners, including the Bristol Britannia and the Bristol Brabazon.

Bristol M.1 - WW1 British Aircraft & Warplanes

Bristol M.1

The Bristol M.1 was a British monoplane fighter used during the Great War (WW1). Despite its promise, only 130 Bristol M.1s were constructed.

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Bristol Scout - WW1 British Aircraft & Warplanes

Bristol Scout

The Bristol Scout was a single-seat biplane originally designed as a racing aircraft and later used as a fast reconnaissance plane.

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