Bristol Freighter 31E (EI-AFP) in flight, 12 March 1952

The Bristol 170 prototype first flew on 2 December 1945. The type was designed to fly freight over short distances.

Aer Lingus acquired five Bristol 170 Freighter Mark 31E aircraft of which EI-AFP was the first. They could carry passengers or freight and were in service between 1952 and 1957.