| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XF926 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 188 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 188 |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 188 |
| C/n (msn): | 13519 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | CosfordMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGWC IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | RAF Museum Cosford |
| Photo Date: | 27 July 2016 |
| Photo by: | Peter de Jong |
| Photo ID: | 37749 |
| Photo Comment |
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The Bristol 188 research aircraft did not fly until 1962, nine years after it had been ordered, and due to excessive fuel consumption it never flew beyond Mach 1.88 so its stainless steel construction was never really put to the test. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 February 2018, and has since been viewed 169 times. |