The first prototype of the Bristol Brabazon, designed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, was constructed in 1945. The factory at Filton was expanded and the runway was extended westwards to accommodate the aircraft. The new runway was 2,725 yards long and 100 yards wide and came at the cost of Charlton village, which was demolished and the residents relocated to Patchway. A temporary flying strip was laid, for use while the new runway was under construction.
This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20.
This is part of the Volume: JLP01/01/004 Filton airfield and runway, Patchway, and Bristol; within the Series: JLP01/01 John Laing Photographic Collection Project Albums; within the Collection: JLP01 John Laing Photographic Collection
Source: Historic England Archive
20th Century Airfield, Mid 20th Century Hangar, Air Transport
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