Bristol Braemar Mk.II UK - Royal Flying Corps C4297
- Manufacturer:
- Bristol
- Type / Model:
- Braemar
- Registration:
- C4297
- Colour Scheme:
- UK - Royal Flying Corps
- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Photographer:
- ATI Collection
- Date Taken:
- 01/09/1918
- Image ID:
- #146584
- High-Res Photo Dimensions (Pixels):
- 4000 x 2022
- Image Description:
- The Bristol Braemar heavy bomber triplane was designed in 1917 for the newly formed 41st Wing Royal Flying Corps, it was made as a response to the Giant German Gotha bomber which carried out raids on London. This long-range bomber was designed by Captain Frank Barnwell and W T Reid, and built by the British and Colonial Aeroplane Co. Ltd of Filton Bristol. Its purpose was to carry out heavy bombing attacks on Berlin. The Braemar Mk II was a much modified Mk I but still suffered from poor pilot visibility and from vibration. Power and speed were increased from the earlier design by the upgrading to four 400hp Liberty's. This Braemar Mk II aircraft was sent to Martlesham Heath, in Suffolk, for testing at the Aircraft & Armament Establishment. Unfortunately, on 16th August 1921, it swung on take-off and hit a hangar wall with disastrous consequences. It was totally wrecked and the pilot, Flt Lt O M Sutton (inventor of the Sutton Harness) and his assistant were killed. The Braemar design was subsequently developed as the Pullman passenger aircraft.
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