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George Bennie Railplane

William Beardmore & Co Ltd

Photo Gallery

Photographic print showing proposed (idealised) Bennie railplane system of transport - intended as advertisement material, c1930. (GUAS Ref: DC 85/3/4. Copyright reserved.)

George Bennie Railplane

The George Bennie Railplane was considered to be ahead of its time, however, the whole project was dogged by financial worries.

  
 
 
Photograph print, entitled "Airship R34", from a William Beardmore & Co Ltd photographic album, c1917-1921. (GUAS Ref: UGD 100/1/11/3/69. Copyright reserved.)  

Beardmore - Photo Gallery 1

William Beardmore & Co Ltd manufactured a variety of aircraft used in World War I, including Airships, a Bristol Cherub, and a Sopwith Pup.
 
 
Photograph print, entitled "W.B.26. 2 SEATER FIGHTER. ROLLS-ROYCE EAGLE ENGINE IX.", from a William Beardmore & Co Ltd photographic album, c1917-1921. (GUAS Ref: UGD 100/1/11/3/77. Copyright reserved.)  

Beardmore - Photo Gallery 2

More photographs from the William Beardmore & Co Ltd collection, featuring a WB26 2 seater fighter, a Handley Page and a Sopwith Camel.