The Bristol Britannia was a British medium-to-long-range aircraft designed and developed by Bristol Aerospace in the early 1950s. Powered by four turboprop engines, the design was faced with issues early on, resulting in a delayed entry into service. By the time the development of the aircraft was completed, the jet age had begun.
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