This 1:20 scale model depicts the Bristol biplane (known as a 'Boxkite') which was the first Bristol-manufactured aircraft produced by businessman and transport pioneer, Sir George White, in 1910. The plane was built by the British & Colonial Aeroplane Company at Filton and its design was based on the Farman Biplane from France. Its frame, which measured 11.7 metres in length. was made of wood and its wings, with a span of 14.1 metres, were connected with wires and wooden struts.The power supplied by its Gnome rotary engine gave the plane a maximum flying speed of 64km per hour. A full-sized model of the boxkite can be seen at Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery suspended from the ceiling.