Bristol 175 Britannia 101, G-ALRX / 12874, BOAC (BA)
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Registration: G-ALRX
Construction Number: 12874
Model Bristol 175 Britannia 101
Operator: BOAC (BA)
Airport: Severn Estuary, UK - England
Photographer: Frank Hudson
Date Taken: 02/1954
Date Submitted: 21/05/2006
Whilst operating for the UK Ministry Of Supply, a fire broke out in the No.3 Engine, the fire could not be contained so No.4 was shut down as a precaution, on approach to Filton No.1 and 2 failed, an emergency landing was made on the mud flats of the Severn Estuary. The nose section is preserved at the Bristol Aero Collection.
Picture ID:1002790