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Cargo Aircraft Model : Bristol Freighter
Aircraft Type : Air Cargo Planes
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First developed in the aftermath of World War II, the Bristol Freighter is a British cargo aircraft renowned for its versatility in carrying both passengers and freight. Initiated by the Brabazon Committee, a think tank tasked with identifying post-war aircraft needs, the Bristol Type 170 was initially rejected in favor of other designs, such as the Avro Tudor airliner and the De Havilland monoplane. However, the project gained momentum with equity capital and eventually resulted in two versions of the Bristol Freighter: the Wayfarer, which could accommodate around 30 passengers, and the Freighter, utilized for both freight and passenger flights.
With a total of 214 models produced, over half of them were delivered to military customers, including the Royal Air Force and the Argentinean Air Force, which placed the first significant order. Additionally, the Royal Canadian Air Force employed the Bristol Freighter to transport materials between its NATO bases in Europe, and the aircraft played a vital role in the Berlin Airlift of 1949. Notably, businessman Sir Freddie Laker garnered recognition for the Bristol Freighter by operating numerous flights across the English Channel, with the aircraft capable of accommodating two cars loaded from the front, and passengers seated in the center cabin, resulting in a quick 30-minute journey with Silver City Airways.
Bristol Aeroplane later introduced the Superfreighter in the 1950s, which participated in the Indochina War. The Bristol 170 Freighter remained in service until 1999, serving in at least 20 different countries. Today, a model of the aircraft is exhibited at the Reynold Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin.
The Bristol Freighter was highly regarded for its suitability in short and medium-haul flights in Europe. While not designed for speed, it was recognized for its durability, ease of manufacture, and user-friendliness. The aircraft featured a metal monoplane design with high wings and twin engines, initially using the same engines as the Bristol Beaufighter, which could be replaced in under 90 minutes. Later models were powered by more potent Hercules 238 engines.
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