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Bristol Bulldog I prototype with the small rudder at Filton
Bristol Bulldog I prototype with the small rudder at Filton in May 1927. Date: 1927
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Bristol Bulldog Filton Prototype Rudder 1927
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In this historic photograph, taken at Filton in May 1927, the Bristol Bulldog I prototype with a small rudder is seen undergoing tests. The Bulldog was a single-engine, two-seat biplane designed and manufactured by the Bristol Aeroplane Company in the United Kingdom. This prototype, with its distinctive curved wings and compact rudder, was an early iteration of what would become a successful series of aircraft. The Bulldog I was initially developed as a private venture by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, with the aim of creating a versatile aircraft that could be used for both military and civilian applications. The design team, led by Sir George Holt Thomas, focused on creating an aircraft with excellent handling characteristics, a spacious cockpit, and sufficient power to carry a payload of up to 500 pounds. The small rudder in this photograph is an early design feature of the Bulldog I, which was later replaced with a larger rudder in subsequent versions. Despite this change, the Bulldog I went on to achieve considerable success, with over 1,200 units built between 1928 and 1932. It saw service with the Royal Air Force, the Royal Australian Air Force, and various civilian operators around the world. This photograph captures a moment in aviation history, as the Bulldog I prototype undergoes testing at Filton, paving the way for the successful production and deployment of this versatile and capable aircraft.
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