Mary Evans Bristol 142 - Prototype Aircraft 10116574

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Picture No	10116574
Date	1935
Description	Bristol 142 - Prototype Aircraft
Details	The 'Bristol 142 Britain First' - Initially commissioned by Lord Rothermere in 1934 (who requested a fast and spacious private aeroplane for his personal use) from the Bristol Aeroplane Company, who had already designed a light transport in this category, which fitted the bill perfectly. Rothermere's interest in a high-speed transport resulted in the mounting of two 485kW Bristol Mercury VIS engines in his embryo airframe resulting in the Type 142. Named Britain First, it was presented to the nation by Lord Rothermere after the Air Ministry had requested that it might retain it for a period of testing to evaluate its potential as a light bomber.
Source	Unnamed photographer
Credit	Mary Evans Picture Library
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