Post by ronturner on Jul 25, 2023 11:56:39 GMT 1
I do not underestimate the skill, technology and financial worth of the makers of engines, wings, undercarriages and avionics and so on, and yes I know those Airbuses would not be the success they are without the brilliance of Broughton, but I do mourn for the days when the UK made finished product. Here are a few pictures of the One Eleven production line at Hurn. Not the best of photos I admit. Think on; about the same time there were aeroplanes being made at many places including Bristol, Weybridge, Broughton, Hatfield, Warton, Radlett, Belfast, Prestwick, etc.
BAC 1-11 sections Hurn 1st May 1965 by Ron Turner, on Flickr
N .... BAC 1-11 Braniff Hurn 1st Mat 1965 by Ron Turner, on Flickr
N1545 BAC 1-11 Hurn by Ron Turner, on Flickr
EI-ANE BAC 1-11 Aer Lingus, Hurn 1st may 1965 by Ron Turner, on Flickr
N2111J BAC 1-11 Mohark Hurn 1st May 1965 by Ron Turner, on Flickr
and on a subsequent visit a year later:-
N5023 BAC 1-11 American Airlines Hurn 19 Mar 1966 by Ron Turner, on Flickr
BAC 1-11 sections Hurn 1st May 1965 by Ron Turner, on Flickr
N .... BAC 1-11 Braniff Hurn 1st Mat 1965 by Ron Turner, on Flickr
N1545 BAC 1-11 Hurn by Ron Turner, on Flickr
EI-ANE BAC 1-11 Aer Lingus, Hurn 1st may 1965 by Ron Turner, on Flickr
N2111J BAC 1-11 Mohark Hurn 1st May 1965 by Ron Turner, on Flickrand on a subsequent visit a year later:-
N5023 BAC 1-11 American Airlines Hurn 19 Mar 1966 by Ron Turner, on Flickr