| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | L5811 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 130 Bombay |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 130 Bombay |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 130 Bombay |
| Licence-built by: | Short & Harland |
| C/n (msn): | SH4 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Belfast - George Best CityMap |
| Region / Country: | Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGAC IATA: BHD Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 1 March 1939 to 21 November 1939 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 575743 |
| Photo Comment |
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Production of the Bombay transport took place at the new Short & Harland factory in Belfast - Sydenham. The first series aircraft, L5808 flew in March 1939 and this photo of the fourth is stamped 21 November 1939. The plant was owned 50% each by Short Brothers and Harland & Wolff, whose shipyard is seen against the backdrop of the Black Mountain. This photo was published with this background erased by the wartime censor. Photo from: Short & Harland This photo was added on 2 June 2023, and has since been viewed 377 times. |