Bristol Freighter A81-1 by Robert  Welsh
Robert  Welsh

Bristol Freighter A81-1 by

Housed at RAAF Museum, Point Cook (near Melbourne).

TECHNICAL DATA: Bristol Freighter Mk 21E

DESCRIPTION: Convertible passenger/freighter transport. All-metal stressed-skin construction.

POWER PLANT: Two 1690 hp Bristol Hercules 672 radial engines.

DIMENSIONS: Span 32.91 m (108 ft); length 20.83 m (68 ft 4 in); height 6.60 m (21 ft 8 in).

WEIGHTS: Empty 12 020 kg (26 500 lb); loaded 18 144 kg (40 000 lb).

PERFORMANCE: Max speed 362 km/h (195 kt); Cruising speed 265 km/h (143 kt); Service ceiling 21,000 ft (6400 m); Range 1448 km (782 nm).

PHOTO INFO:
3 frames (+/- 2 EV)
F 5.6
23 mm

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bristol freighter, raaf, museum, point cook, robert welsh, fine art

Comments

  • Edith Reynolds
    Edith Reynolds11 months ago

    Fantastic, I love old plane pics. Beautiful HDR work.

  • It’s seen a bit of service this old plane. Thanks for the comment.

    – Robert Welsh

  • naturelover
    naturelover11 months ago

    Marvellous shot, terrific colours and HDR work!

  • Thanks very much.

    – Robert Welsh

  • redtree
    redtree11 months ago

    What a wonderful plane

  • It has a lot of character. Thanks for the comment.

    – Robert Welsh

  • Dennis Wetherley
    Dennis Wetherley11 months ago

    That brings back memories. I once took my car from Southend to Calais in one of those. It was a regular service in the 60s. Great shot.

  • That would have been a wonderful experience. Was it noisy and rough?

    – Robert Welsh

  • Eileen McVey
    Eileen McVey11 months ago

    The HDR fits this subject well. Very nice.

  • It was a good subject for the treatment, had I known I was going to find it I would have taken the tripod.
    Thanks for the comment Eileen.

    – Robert Welsh

  • Nigel Bangert
    Nigel Bangert11 months ago

    This is really well done, brilliant image.

  • Thanks Nigel.

    – Robert Welsh

  • timmburgess
    timmburgess10 months ago

    Nice shot of a great aircraft….timm

  • Thanks Timm.

    – Robert Welsh

  • JEZ22
    JEZ2210 months ago

    Stunning Shot , magnificent colour and composition

  • Thanks Jez.

    – Robert Welsh

  • peter martin
    peter martin7 months ago

    spectacular HDR

  • Thanks Peter. This one worked out alright for a hand held triple exposure.

    – Robert Welsh

  • Dianne English
    Dianne English7 months ago

    Amazing perspective gives such a powerful look !!

  • Thanks Dianne, I didn’t have much choice with regards to perspective as I was behind a barricade.

    – Robert Welsh