Brabazon Collection

Concorde 002 under tow from the Brabazon Hangar at Filton for final fitting out

The sole Bristol Brabazon G-AGPW comes in to land
The sole Bristol Brabazon, G-AGPW, comes in to land

The Bristol Brabazon under construction at Filton alongside an Avro Lancaster. 11 August 1948. Date: 1948

Fitzwilliam Bewicke-Copley wedding
Scene at the wedding of Lord Fitzwilliam (Major Hubert Francis Fitzwilliam Brabazon Foljambe) to the Hon Gladys Bewicke-Copley, with an archway of swords provided by the Royal Horse Guards

The Bristol Brabazon under construction at Filton

Bristol Brabazon
Designed to fly non-stop London-NY, the Bristol 167 is the largest civil aircraft in the air - wingspan 70m, length 54m. It fails for economic not technical reasons

Britains Brabazon I passenger aircraft by G. H. Davis
A Leviathan of the skies: Britains Brabazon I airliner, designed to carry 72 long-distance passengers. A mammoth aerial express able to cover the England-Australia route in 48 hours

Brabazon House, Moreton Street, Pimlico
Brabazon House, Moreton Street (now demolished), Pimlico, London

Bristol Brabazon I Airliner
16th June 1950: The Bristol Brabazon I, at 130 tons, the worlds largest airliner seen here as it visits London airport. The Bristol Type 167 Brabazon was a large propeller-driven airliner

Greyhound Racing
Notable personalities in the greyhound racing world, from left: Mr. F. S. Gentle (Assistant MD of the Greyhound Racing Association), Brig.-Gen. A.C

The sole Bristol Brabazon G-AGPW
The sole Bristol Brabazon, G-AGPW, outside the hangars at Filton

John Palmer Brabazon
JOHN PALMER BRABAZON Military Date: 1843 -

John Theodore Cuthbert Moore-Brabazon, later Lord Brabazon of Tara, 1884-1964, makes the first official air freight flight in 1909

Lord Brabazon of Tara and Marshal of the RAF, Lord Tedde?
Lord Brabazon of Tara and Marshal of the RAF, Lord Tedder conversing at the Royal Aeronautical Society?s 80th anniversary dinner at Guildhall, London, on 11 January 1946

New Cabinet Ministers
Sir John Reith (1889-1971), ex-Director General of the BBC, recently appointed Minister of Public Works and Buildings, with Lt-Col J. T. C. Moore-Brabazon (1884-1964), the new Minister of Transport

15th Green The Brabazon, The Belfry B & H International Open The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham 12 May 2002 Date: 12 May 2002

9th Green The Brabazon, The Belfry B & H International Open The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham 12 May 2002 Date: 12 May 2002

The Earl of Meath, founder of Empire Day
Reginald Brabazon, 12th Earl of Meath, (1841-1929) was a British politician and philanthropist. An enthusiastic imperialist, he instigated Empire Day

Durham, (pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour)
651994 Durham, (pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour) by Brabazon, Hercules Brabazon (1821-1906); 23.4x26.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Durham)

Scene on the Grand Canal, Venice, 19th century. Creator: Hercules Brabazon Brabazon
Scene on the Grand Canal, Venice, 19th century

Seascape (recto); Indecipherable sketch (verso), 1840-1906

Bridge on the Grand Canal, Venice, 19th century. Creator: Hercules Brabazon Brabazon
Bridge on the Grand Canal, Venice, 19th century

Venetian Street Scene, 19th century. Creator: Hercules Brabazon Brabazon
Venetian Street Scene, 19th century

San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, 1840-1906. Creator: Hercules Brabazon Brabazon
San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice, 1840-1906

Minerva, Lord Brabazon during 1907 Circuit des Ardennes. Creator: Unknown
Minerva, Lord Brabazon during 1907 Circuit des Ardennes

Pallanza, Lago Maggiore, 1892, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Pallanza, Lago Maggiore, 1892, (c1900). The town of Pallanza on the shores of Lago Maggiore in northern Italy. Print after a painting by Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

On the Mediterranean Coast, c1880, (1905). Artist: Hercules Brabazon Brabazon
On the Mediterranean Coast, c1880, (1905). From The Studio Volume 35. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1905]

The aeroplane that made the first flight of a circular mile in Great Britain, c1909 (c1937). John Theodore Cuthbert Moore-Brabazon

Major-General John Brabazon, commanding Imperial Yeomanry, South Africa, 1902. Artist: HW Barnett
Major-General John Brabazon, commanding Imperial Yeomanry, South Africa, 1902. Brabazon served with the 10th Hussars in Afganistan and commanded a cavalry brigade in the Boer War

Bristol Brabazon Plane
The Bristol Type 167 Brabazon was a huge airliner designed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company to fly transatlantic routes from the UK to the USA. Date: prototype 1949

Bristol Brabazon
17th November 1949: The Bristol Brabazon I in the first air to air photograph of the aircraft in flight. It is the worlds largest air liner with a wingspan of 230 feet

The complete Bristol 167 Brabazon I Mk I, G-AGPW, and the incomplete Brabazon Mk II before being scrapped in October 1953

The sole Bristol Brabazon G-AGPW has its oil topped up
The sole Bristol Brabazon, G-AGPW, has its oil topped up

The Bristol Brabazon returns to Heathrow Airport after its first passenger-carrying flight on 25 July 1951. Date: 1951

The sole Bristol Brabazon G-AGPW flies past the crowd
The sole Bristol Brabazon, G-AGPW, flies past the crowd at the 1950 SBAC show at Farnborough. Date: 1950

The sole Bristol Brabazon G-AGPW on its way to Farnborough
The sole Bristol Brabazon, G-AGPW, on its way to Farnborough for the 1949 SBAC show. Date: 1949

The Maple Leaf Club, Brabazon House
Two soldiers share a joke with Mrs Murray, matron of the Maple Leaf Club, established during the War to provide food, medical treatment and accommodation for Canadian soldiers stationed in Britain

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

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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.