The sole Brabazon in early stage of construction inside the Filton flight shed. The construction details of the fuselage skeleton are clearly visible. Photo obtained from Bristol.

The Brabazon was almost structurally complete by this date inside the newly built "Brabazon hangar". It will take another 20 months before she will be ready for taxying trials and first flight. From Bristols 60 years ago.

The Brabazon 1 undertaking preliminary taxying trials at Filton on the day before its first flight. Photo obtained from Bristol.

The Brabazon has had its fuselage skinning and tail fin fairing added inside the Filton flight shed. It will shortly be moved to the new large assembly hangar. From Bristols 60 years ago.

The Brabazon has been fitted with wing roots and undercarriage and moved out of initial assembly in the flight shed. It will now be completed in the newly erected "Brabazon Hangar" in the background. From Bristols 60 years ago.

The sole Brabazon on finals to its Filton birthplace at the conclusion of its 2 1/2 hour second test flight. Powered by eight Centaurus piston engines coupled in pairs. A second example, to be powered by Proteus turboprops was registered as G-AIML but broken up when half complete. G-AGPW was dismantled at Filton in October 1953. Photo obtained from Bristol.