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The Bristol Type 170 Freighter was designed with the unique feature of opening nose doors
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The Bristol Type 170 Freighter was designed with the unique feature of opening nose doors
The Bristol Type 170 Freighter was designed with the unique feature of opening nose doors, which made it eminently suitable as a cargo aircraft.
It was not long before Silver City Airways were attracted to the idea of starting cross-channel services for cars between England and France. Its first flight was at Filton, Bristol on 2 December 1945 following which a total of 241 of all marks were eventually constructed.
Pictured is a Swallow Dorretti sports car being loaded into a Silver City Airways aircraft, most likely from their base of Ferryfield in Kent.
Circa 1955
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Media ID 21329967
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This print captures the innovative design of the Bristol Type 170 Freighter, renowned for its distinctive feature of opening nose doors. Originally intended as a cargo aircraft, this unique characteristic made it an ideal choice for Silver City Airways to pioneer cross-channel services between England and France. Taken at Filton, Bristol in December 1945, this snapshot showcases the seamless loading process as a sleek Swallow Dorretti sports car is carefully maneuvered into the waiting Silver City Airways aircraft. The location is most likely Ferryfield in Kent, which served as their base during that time. With its sleek lines and powerful engine, the Swallow Dorretti perfectly complements the aviation marvel before it. This image harks back to the exciting era of civil aviation in the 1950s when air travel was rapidly evolving and capturing imaginations worldwide. The photograph itself exudes nostalgia with its vintage aesthetic and offers a glimpse into a bygone era where transportation boundaries were being pushed. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and technological advancements that allowed for such remarkable feats like transporting automobiles through airways. This stunning piece from Mirrorpix's Memory Lane Prints collection encapsulates not only an iconic aircraft but also represents an era defined by progress, adventure, and boundless possibilities.
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