About This Aircraft
This aircraft is the Bristol Britannia 312 G-AOVF, a long-range turboprop airliner, painted to represent the Royal Air Force transport variant XM497 "Arcturus". Affectionately nicknamed the "Whispering Giant" for its quiet operation, the Britannia exemplified British aerospace engineering in the 1950s. It is powered by four Bristol Proteus 765 turboprop engines. The aircraft displays the distinguished RAF Transport Command livery, though it retains its civil registration. The RAF used the Britannia, designated the C.1, for strategic long-range transport, moving troops and cargo worldwide. This particular airframe serves as a testament to the Britannia's important role in both civil and military aviation history, preserving the legacy of this elegant and powerful British aircraft.
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