British Prototypes

plan_D · 09-13-2005, 12:14 AM

Alright, this is going to be a little harder than the FAA request, me thinks. I want a list of the British prototypes that were either TINY in service or didn't see service at all. BUT - there must have been a model built...no paper THOUGHTS...aircraft that really existed but never saw service..basically.

Thank yah, in advance.

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 09-17-2005, 05:45 AM

We can start with the Bristol Brigand.

plan_D · 09-17-2005, 06:11 AM

There were a few of those built though, weren't there?

And thank you for the reply! I don't need a massive list all at once. Anyone with just some freakin' British prototypes they know of would be nice.

All I have at the moment is the Gloster F.5/34 and Miles 39B.

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 09-17-2005, 06:15 AM

From my understading not too many were built and they removed it from service.

plan_D · 09-17-2005, 06:21 AM

Hmmm...well, I'll change it. It couldn't have seen service to be in this list. And there has to be at least ONE picture of the plane in question.

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 09-17-2005, 06:30 AM

Okay I will start searching my stuff then. Good little project here that you started I think.

plan_D · 09-17-2005, 06:43 AM

Thank you. After this I'll be going after the RAF (I've already done the FAA). I know that's not ALL that served in the FAA but I need at least four pictures when it's in service (one only need for prototypes)...and most of 'em will be shown in the RAF folder anyway.

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 09-17-2005, 06:48 AM

I am basically doing the same thing. I did this already with the Luftwaffe and then I want to do the RAF next.

cheddar cheese · 09-19-2005, 12:08 PM

Well heres a site with some info and pics on the Brigand. http://members.aol.com/famjustin/Brigandphoto.html

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 09-23-2005, 04:57 AM

Cool thanks.

ollieholmes · 10-19-2005, 01:39 PM

i know it is post war but i thought it was being designed at the end of ww11. the Dh108 swallow. i am personaly building a free flight model of it and can put you in contact with 2 other guys that have finished their models.

Glider · 10-19-2005, 04:47 PM

Westland Welkin probably fits your bill. Built as a prototype but didn't enter service. Looked like a Whirlwind on steroids.
Blackburn Firbrand may fit your bill. Only 12 were built but they were issued to a squadron.

Wildcat · 10-20-2005, 03:26 AM

Here's some

evangilder · 10-20-2005, 08:08 AM

Cool, the Bristol 133 sure looks meaty. The Bristol Brigand reminds me of the Beech UC-45.

Gnomey · 10-20-2005, 08:19 AM

Nice pics Wildcat! The Spiteful and the Welkin look cool and the Firebrand looks like a bit of a beast.