In the aftermath of the Second World War, the was assigned to manage Britain's post-war commercial aircraft production. Starting behind American manufacturers, which had gained an early start with long-range military transports, UK plane makers were stuck with a handful of short-range bombers. Thus, the Brabazon committee had ambitious targets, including designing the de Havilland Comet, the world's first jet-powered airliner.
However, the Bristol Brabazon might have been the most arduous project, falling short of the nation's high expectations. The Bristol Brabazon was designed to be the most luxurious aircraft ever to take to the skies and would become the peak of luxury for intercontinental travel. With a wingspan greater than a Boeing 747 and private sleeping cabins for passengers, the Brabazon was unlike anything the world had ever seen.
Ultimately, only one airframe was completed, and the program never garnered a single order. In this article, we will examine the fascinating story behind the Bristol Brabazon. When building new aircraft, the Brabazon Committee had determined that passengers would choose air travel over ocean liners if the passenger experience became significantly more present.
Thus, the British embarked on this task: to build an ocean liner that could take to the skies. The detailed history of a rare commercial plane, cargo aircraft, and military transporter. With 52 individual sleeping compartments, dining facilities, and a cocktail bar, it cannot be ar.