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    Airframe Family: Bristol 170/179/216 Freighter
    Latest Model:Freighter 31
    Construction Number:12826
    Last Civil Registration:G-AINK
    Compressed ID:Bristol Freighter 31 cn 12826 cr G-...
    Latest Owner or Location:Ferrymead Heritage Park, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a Freighter 21.

    7 January 1947

    To The Bristol Aeroplane Company with new c/r G-AINK.

    Was allocated s/n WH575 with the Royal Air Force but was not taken up.

    September 1950


    Photographer: via Tony Clarke
    Notes: At Farnborough

    5 October 1950

    Crashed.
    Summary: The damage to the airframe was substantial. The testing flight departed Filton Airport (FZO/EGTG), United Kingdom. The accident occurred at Filton Airport (FZO) (United Kingdom) while taking off. The airframe was repaired. Narrative: Crashed on takeoff. Both engines cut during simulated single engine failure; rebuilt as Mk. 31.
    For a complete description of the event read the Aviation Safety Network Report.

    5 October 1950

    Crashed.
    At Filton Airport, Bristol, UK - Crashed on take-off. Both engines cut during simulated single engine failure.

    1951

    Converted to a Freighter 31.

    6 April 1951

    To Straits Air Freight Express with new c/r ZK-AYG.
    Operated with markings: named CAPTAIN COOK

    9 September 1967

    Permanently withdrawn from use.

    1967

    Centre section used in rebuild of B170 Freighter ZK-CRM.

    1968

    Fuselage used in the rebuild of B170 freighter ZK-CNF.

    To Ferrymead Heritage Park, Christchurch, Canterbury, South Island.
    Only the nose section survives here.
    View the Location Dossier

    To unknown owner with c/r G-AINK (BRISTOL 170 MK.31, 12826).

    March 2016


    Photographer: Arthur Scarf
    Notes: At FerrymeadAeronautical Society, Christchurch, New Zealand
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