Bristol Britannia by Ivan Berryman. (AP) SIG416 had exploded with such ferocity

had exploded with such ferocity that it halted the battle for over ten minutes

This versatile all-wooden aircraft first flew on the 25th of November 1940

Signatories: Col Perry J Dahl

which was the equivalent of two Tetrarch light tanks

Bristol Britannia by Ivan Berryman. (AP) SIG416 had exploded with such ferocityDHM6537AP. Bristol Britannia by Ivan Berryman. Often referred to as the 'Whispering Giant', Bristol's sleek Type 175 Britannia represented a milestone in turboprop airliner design, although it was already something of an anachronism by the time it entered service, as the jet age was just getting underway. Nevertheless, 85 Britannias were built before production ceased in 1960, many serving with BOAC, as exemplified by G ANBG, seen here before being re