Recently got the new copy of Classic Wings and noticed on the Classic Aircraft sales page that the Bristol Frieghter which was supposed to have been purchased by a British enthusiast and loaned to the Bristol Aircraft Collection no long has SOLD splashed over it. I wonder if the deal has fallen through. I know he was appealing for funds to have it brought to the UK.
By: danohagan - 22nd October 2004 at 12:30
Last one I saw was in the maintenance area at Heathrow in early 95 if memory serves. I think that got bent a year or so later.
Aye – that would have been G-BISU. 🙁
By: oscar duck - 22nd October 2004 at 12:24
Flew in them as well Changi/Tengah-Butterworth and vv. Backwards facing seats to keep the wind and rain out of your face I guess…..oh the oil… :diablo:
By: lauriebe - 22nd October 2004 at 12:19
Ah, the good ol’ “Vibrator”!
Fond memories of several trips from Changi to Butterworth and back in the late 60’s aboard 41 Sqn RNZAF examples. Quite an experience, especially in heavy rain!
Last one I saw was in the maintenance area at Heathrow in early 95 if memory serves. I think that got bent a year or so later.
Those were the days!
BR
Laurie. :rolleyes:
By: danohagan - 22nd October 2004 at 12:11
Didn’t even know there were any flyers left! I though G-BISU (destroyed on take-off in 1996) was the last of them.
Lovely aircraft. Big fat ugly beast! I remember seeing G-BISU at the Warwickshire Air Pageant Air Race at Coventry in 1986. What’s the reason for grounding the Canadian Mk.31? Could it be brought back here and restored to flying condition?
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