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Britannia at 60!

Posted: 17 Aug 2012, 21:49
by Chris558
60 years ago yesterday (16th - I know, I'm a day late!) the majestic Bristol Britannia (or 'Whispering Giant') made its first flight at Filton.

Surely the most elegant of propliners, I never saw one fly, but got to know of it at an early age, thanks to the BBC TV serial: Buccaneer.

Re: Britannia at 60!

Posted: 17 Aug 2012, 22:36
by DaveB
Surely the most elegant of propliners, I never saw one fly
A) Not by a long way
B) You didn't miss anything

:lol: :lol:
ATB
DaveB B)smk

Re: Britannia at 60!

Posted: 17 Aug 2012, 23:14
by Chris558
Er...no, it's the Vanguard that's the nicest, Dave...of course it is, sorry! :lol: :lol: :lol: