| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | G-AOVC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Bristol 175 Britannia |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Bristol 175 Britannia |
| Aircraft Version: | Bristol 175 Britannia 312 |
| C/n (msn): | 13231 |
| Operator Titles: | British Eagle International Airlines |
| Aircraft Name: | Sovereign |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | London - HeathrowMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGLL IATA: LHR Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 1966 |
| Photo by: | M D West |
| Photo ID: | 77834 |
| Photo Comment |
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British Eagle acquired this Britannia from BOAC when jets took over on the Atlantic. The delayed development of the Britannia was a tragedy, giving it just months as the best type on the Atlantic route. This photo is copyright © M D West, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 August 2018, and has since been viewed 446 times. |