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Old 16th May 2006 | 23:11
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supercarb
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From: Bristol UK
Originally Posted by MerchantVenturer
Such famous aircraft as the Bristol Boxkite, Bristol Fighter, Bristol Blenheim, Beaufort and Beaufighter, Bristol Brabazon, Bristol Britannia and, the most famous of the lot, Concorde were all built and/or designed there. The company was also a maker of aero engines and a large Rolls Royce aero engine facility still exists at neighbouring Patchway.
Not forgetting that today Filton is responsible for the design of the wings, landing gear and fuel systems of Airbus aircraft including the A380.
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