Brabazon Collection (#2)

Grand Canal, Venice. Brabazon, Hercules Brabazon 1821 - 1906

View of Sousse, Tunisia. Brabazon, Hercules Brabazon 1821 - 1906

Sir Francis Shelmerdine, Director General of Civil Aviat?
Sir Francis Shelmerdine, Director General of Civil Aviation, left, and Lt Col J.T.C. Moore-Brabazon, Royal Aeronautical Society President, at the Royal Aeronautical Society

Lord Brabazon of Tara, President of the Royal Aero Club, ?
Lord Brabazon of Tara, President of the Royal Aero Club, responds to the toasts, at the Dorchester Hotel, London, on 17 December 1953 at a Dinner honouring the 50th anniversary of the first powered

Lord Winster, Minister of Civil Aviation, speaking at th?
Lord Winster, Minister of Civil Aviation, speaking at the Royal Aeronautical Society?s 80th anniversary dinner at Guildhall, London, on 11 January 1946

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, View of Venice and the Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore from the Giudecca, British, 1821-1906, watercolor and gouache over graphite on gray wove paper

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, Temple of Vesta at Tivoli, British, 1821-1906, watercolor heightened with white gouache over graphite on brown wove paper

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, A Campanile among Ruins, British, 1821-1906, gouache and watercolor with white heightening over graphite on wove paper

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, A Cornfield at Sunset, British, 1821 - 1906, watercolor and gouache with black chalk over graphite on laid paper

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, Palaces on the Grand Canal in Venice, British, 1821 - 1906, watercolor and gouache with white heightening over graphite on wove paper

Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, A Landscape with Mountains and a Stream, British, 1821 - 1906, watercolor over graphite on wove paper

Landscape with Industrial Buildings by a River Signed, lower right: HBB"
Landscape with Industrial Buildings by a River Signed, lower right: " HBB", Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, 1821-1906, British

Florence Inscribed, lower left: Florence Signed, lower right: HBB"
Florence Inscribed, lower left: " Florence" Signed, lower right: " HBB", Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, 1821-1906, British

Bristol Brabazon
circa 1949: The first air to air picture of the giant Bristol Brabazon in flight. Once the largest air liner in the world, the Brabazon had a fuel capacity of 13, 000 gallons

A German fighter plane fires into the bottom of an aircraft being flown by Welsh flying ace Lionel Wilmot Brabazon Rees
WORLD WAR I: AERIAL COMBAT. A German fighter plane fires into the bottom of an aircraft being flown by Welsh flying ace Lionel Wilmot Brabazon Rees of the Royal Flying Corps during World War I

Photograph from an automatic camera suspended from net taken 25 August 1907 at East Horden, Essex. In the hoop: Oswald Short and the Hon Claud Brabazon

President of the Royal Aeronautical Society
From left: President of the Royal Aeronautical Society, Lt-Col J.T.C. Moore-Brabazon; Mr Maisky, Soviet Ambassador; Mrs Moore-Brabazon and Mr C.R

The sole Bristol Brabazon, G-AGPW, during a preliminary taxy test prior to its first flight at Filton, 4 September 1949

J T C Moore-Brabazon winning the Daily Mail 1000 prize
J.T.C. Moore-Brabazon winning the Daily Mail 1, 000 prize for the first flight of one mile in a closed circuit by a British pilot in an all-British aeroplane in the Short Biplane No2 at Leysdown in

Sir Frederick Handley Page CBE FRAeS 1885-1963
Sir Frederick Handley Page, CBE, FRAeS, 1885-1962, RAeS President 1945-1947 (left) and Lord Brabazon of Tara, MC, FRAeS, 1884-1964, RAeS President 1934-1936

The Voisin biplane belonging to J T C Moore-Brabazon
The Voisin biplane belonging to J.T.C. Moore-Brabazon. 1908. Date: 1908

Lord Brabazon of Tara (1884-1964)
Lord Brabazon of Tara, 1884-1964. Date: 1964

The Moore-Brabazon biplane at Brooklands. It was built for Brabazon by Short Bros in 1907. Date: 1907

The prototype Vickers Viscount 700 G-AMAV
The prototype Vickers Viscount 700, G-AMAV, being displayed at the 1950 SBAC show at Farnborough above the Bristol Brabazon [see for comparison 56004311]. Date: 1950

The Bristol Brabazon takes off from Heathrow Airport for its first passenger-carrying flight on 25 July 1951. Date: 1951

The Rt Hon G R Strauss MP the Minister of Supply
The Rt Hon G.R. Strauss, MP, the Minister of Supply; Lord Brabazon of Tara (with camera) and A.J. Pegg, Bristol chief test pilot

The fin of the sole Bristol Brabazon G-AGPW
The fin of the sole Bristol Brabazon, G-AGPW, immediately prior to taxy tests on 3 September 1939. Date: 1939

The sole Bristol Brabazon G-AGPW in flight over Filton
The sole Bristol Brabazon, G-AGPW, in flight over Filton in June 1950. Date: 1950

The sole Bristol Brabazon G-AGPW in flight
The sole Bristol Brabazon, G-AGPW, in flight during an early test flight

The sole Bristol Brabazon G-AGPW at London Airport in 1950
The sole Bristol Brabazon, G-AGPW, at London Airport in 1950. Date: 1950

The sole Bristol Brabazon G-AGPW at Filton
The sole Bristol Brabazon, G-AGPW, at Filton

Bristol Fighter F2B D8096
Bristol Fighter F2B, D8096, under the nose of the Bristol Brabazon. Prestwick, August 1951. Date: 1951

Avro Lincoln SX972 testbed
Avro Lincoln, SX972, testbed for the Bristol Proteus turboprop, overflying the Bristol Brabazon at the 1951 Farnborough Air Show. Date: 1951

Hercules Brabazon
HERCULES BRABAZON Painter and musician. Date: 1821 - 1906

Inmates of the Bosmere & Claydon Workhouse, Norfolk
Uniformed inmates of the Bosmere and Claydon Workhouse, Barham, Norfolk. The smartly dressed woman, centre rear, is probably a local organiser for the Brabazon scheme where workhouse inmates made

Brabazon Sale, Belper Workhouse, Derbyshire
1907 card advertising sale of work produced by inmates of the Belper workhouse under the Brabazon scheme. Date: 1907

Dogs of the Greyhound World by H. H. Harris
Various personalities of the greyhound racing world: Top left, Captain Baggley, on the secretarial staff of the Greyhound Racing Association; top right, Mr O A Critchley, Steward of the G.R.A

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"The Bristol Brabazon: A Visionary Aircraft of its Time" Step back in time to witness the marvel that was the Bristol Brabazon. This extraordinary aircraft, under construction at Filton, represented a leap forward in aviation technology and design. As it took shape amidst the bustling hangar, anticipation grew for what would become an icon of British engineering. Concorde 002, towed from the very same Brabazon Hangar at Filton, served as a testament to the legacy left by this remarkable project. The Brabazon's influence extended beyond its own existence, inspiring future generations of aerospace innovation. With grace and elegance, G-AGPW - the sole Bristol Brabazon - descended from the skies during a momentous landing. Its presence commanded attention and admiration as it showcased unparalleled aerodynamic prowess. Beyond aviation triumphs, even grand celebrations found their place within the realm of "Brabazon. " The Fitzwilliam Bewicke-Copley wedding became an unforgettable affair where love soared high alongside this magnificent airliner. The name "Brabazon" resonated not only with aircraft enthusiasts but also with those who appreciated architectural splendor. It adorned buildings like Brabazon House on Moreton Street in Pimlico—a symbol of timeless beauty and sophistication. As Greyhound Racing enthralled crowds across Britain's landscapes, so did Britains' own pride—the mighty Brabazon I passenger aircraft envisioned by G. H Davis—captivate imaginations worldwide. Its sleek lines and innovative features set new standards for air travel comfort and luxury. Let us not forget John Theodore Cuthbert Moore-Brabazon—an influential figure whose passion for flight propelled him into history books as one of Britain's pioneering aviators. His contributions paved the way for groundbreaking projects like the Bristol Brabazon itself. In retrospect, we can't help but admire how each element connected to "Brabazon" wove a tapestry of innovation, ambition, and elegance.