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Old August 6th 15, 10:00 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
Ri©ardo
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Default Bristol 188

On 8/5/2015 10:28 PM, Byker wrote:
"Ri©ardo" wrote in message
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At least it flew.


A 300 mph takeoff speed and burning up nearly 3/4 of its fuel just to reach
altitude didn't help. Its longest flight was less than an hour.

This is the only flight footage I've been able to find:
http://www.britishpathe.com/video/two-planes-make-news

Still, it made an impression on toy manufacturers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEcVdwWdIQw


Ah, if there's money to be made...

:-)

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