218 results found
| Registration / Serial: | WJ485 |
| Other Marks: | E |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 664 Valetta T4 |
| C/n (msn): | 610 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Durham - Tees Valley (EGNV / MME)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Middleton St. George 1963 |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 1963 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 27393Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1494 |
Built in July 1952 as a Valetta T.3 and converted to T.4 with extended radar nose in April 1957. Served No. 2 Air Navigation School at RAF Thorney Island from April 1963 until February 1966. SOC in January 1967.
| Registration / Serial: | WJ485 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 664 Valetta T4 |
| C/n (msn): | 610 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Durham - Tees Valley (EGNV / MME)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 1963 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WJ485 |
| Other Marks: | E |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 664 Valetta T4 |
| C/n (msn): | 610 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Durham - Tees Valley (EGNV / MME)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Middleton St. George 1963 |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 1963 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 27393Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1494 |
Built in July 1952 as a Valetta T.3 and converted to T.4 with extended radar nose in April 1957. Served No. 2 Air Navigation School at RAF Thorney Island from April 1963 until February 1966. SOC in January 1967.
| Registration / Serial: | WJ485 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 664 Valetta T4 |
| C/n (msn): | 610 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Durham - Tees Valley (EGNV / MME)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 14 September 1963 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHOY |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 639 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 128 |
| Operator Titles: | Pegasus Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1959 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 24780Submit Correction |
| View count: | 389 |
Pegasus Airlines were a short-lived operator based at various airports in the London area between May 1958 and closure in October 1961. G-AHOY served them throughout their existence and is seen arriving on a charter flight at Manchester Ringway in summer 1959.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHOY |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 639 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 128 |
| Operator Titles: | Pegasus Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1959 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHOY |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 639 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 128 |
| Operator Titles: | Pegasus Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1959 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 24780Submit Correction |
| View count: | 389 |
Pegasus Airlines were a short-lived operator based at various airports in the London area between May 1958 and closure in October 1961. G-AHOY served them throughout their existence and is seen arriving on a charter flight at Manchester Ringway in summer 1959.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHOY |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 639 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 128 |
| Operator Titles: | Pegasus Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | August 1959 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 639 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 132 |
| Operator Titles: | Autair International |
| Aircraft Name: | Marinus van Meel |
| City / Area: | Soesterberg / Avio-Resto [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 27 April 1976 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 22891Submit Correction |
| View count: | 578 |
This aircraft, converted from Vickers 614 Viking 1, is one of three at the play-park attached to the restaurant cafe Avio Resto, marked Autair Freighter. This Viking was later preserved in Winterthur, Switzerland, but has now been scrapped.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPB |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 639 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 132 |
| Operator Titles: | Autair International |
| City / Area: | Soesterberg / Avio-Resto [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 27 April 1976 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 639 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 132 |
| Operator Titles: | Autair International |
| Aircraft Name: | Marinus van Meel |
| City / Area: | Soesterberg / Avio-Resto [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 27 April 1976 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Photo ID: | 22891Submit Correction |
| View count: | 578 |
This aircraft, converted from Vickers 614 Viking 1, is one of three at the play-park attached to the restaurant cafe Avio Resto, marked Autair Freighter. This Viking was later preserved in Winterthur, Switzerland, but has now been scrapped.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPB |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 639 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 132 |
| Operator Titles: | Autair International |
| City / Area: | Soesterberg / Avio-Resto [ Off-Airport, gone ]Map | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 27 April 1976 |
| Photo by: | Mick BajcarContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VK-500 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 260 |
| Operator Titles: | Jordan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 10 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 22435Submit Correction |
| View count: | 590 |
Jordanian (Arab Legion Air Force) Viking 1B ex British European Airways G-AJDK at Blackbushe for servicing. Operated by Jordan from October 1953 until lost in a crash in December 1956.
| Registration / Serial: | VK-500 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 260 |
| Operator Titles: | Jordan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 10 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VK-500 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 260 |
| Operator Titles: | Jordan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 10 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 22435Submit Correction |
| View count: | 590 |
Jordanian (Arab Legion Air Force) Viking 1B ex British European Airways G-AJDK at Blackbushe for servicing. Operated by Jordan from October 1953 until lost in a crash in December 1956.
| Registration / Serial: | VK-500 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 260 |
| Operator Titles: | Jordan - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 10 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | WJ491 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 664 Valetta T3 |
| C/n (msn): | 576 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 October 1971 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 22368Submit Correction |
| View count: | 759 |
"Hello there!" Airside safety standards were not quite what they are now in those days. The A&AEE Valetta taxies in as crew ferry for Beverley XB261 which had just arrived for the Historic Aircraft Museum. Del. 3.5.61, s.o.c. 10.4.72 to Gatow fire dump and survived into the late 70s. Moormanair DC-3 PH-MOA visible on dump behind - engine failure on take-off and crash-landing after turning back four months earlier carrying Ajax football fans
| Registration / Serial: | WJ491 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 664 Valetta T3 |
| C/n (msn): | 576 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 October 1971 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | WJ491 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 664 Valetta T3 |
| C/n (msn): | 576 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 October 1971 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 22368Submit Correction |
| View count: | 759 |
"Hello there!" Airside safety standards were not quite what they are now in those days. The A&AEE Valetta taxies in as crew ferry for Beverley XB261 which had just arrived for the Historic Aircraft Museum. Del. 3.5.61, s.o.c. 10.4.72 to Gatow fire dump and survived into the late 70s. Moormanair DC-3 PH-MOA visible on dump behind - engine failure on take-off and crash-landing after turning back four months earlier carrying Ajax football fans
| Registration / Serial: | WJ491 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 664 Valetta T3 |
| C/n (msn): | 576 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 October 1971 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VX577 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 659 Valetta C2 |
| C/n (msn): | 429 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / Northern Parachute Centre |
| City / Airport: | Sunderland (EGNU) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 22057Submit Correction |
| View count: | 584 |
Having been at Sunderland since retirement by the RAF in 1.69, sadly this 1950-vintage Valetta in the care of the North East Aircraft Museum was destroyed by fire in an arson attack in 1.97, leaving only two of the type in existence
| Registration / Serial: | VX577 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 659 Valetta C2 |
| C/n (msn): | 429 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / Northern Parachute Centre |
| City / Airport: | Sunderland (EGNU) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | VX577 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 659 Valetta C2 |
| C/n (msn): | 429 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / Northern Parachute Centre |
| City / Airport: | Sunderland (EGNU) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Photo ID: | 22057Submit Correction |
| View count: | 584 |
Having been at Sunderland since retirement by the RAF in 1.69, sadly this 1950-vintage Valetta in the care of the North East Aircraft Museum was destroyed by fire in an arson attack in 1.97, leaving only two of the type in existence
| Registration / Serial: | VX577 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 659 Valetta C2 |
| C/n (msn): | 429 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force / Northern Parachute Centre |
| City / Airport: | Sunderland (EGNU) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1975 |
| Photo by: | Richard VandervordContact |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AKTV |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 634 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 208 |
| Operator Titles: | Tradair |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1963 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 18866Submit Correction |
| View count: | 584 |
Tradair's Viking is operating an inclusive tour service from Ringway. This view look northwest from Terminal One's international pier over the site of todays cargo centre and apron.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AKTV |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 634 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 208 |
| Operator Titles: | Tradair |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1963 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AKTV |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 634 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 208 |
| Operator Titles: | Tradair |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1963 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 18866Submit Correction |
| View count: | 584 |
Tradair's Viking is operating an inclusive tour service from Ringway. This view look northwest from Terminal One's international pier over the site of todays cargo centre and apron.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AKTV |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 634 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 208 |
| Operator Titles: | Tradair |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | June 1963 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | D-BONE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 243 |
| Operator Titles: | Lufthansa Cargo |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 May 1964 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 18026Submit Correction |
| View count: | 882 |
Delivered new to British European Airways in September 1947 as G-AJBR. Sold in 1954. Operated by Condor for Lufthansa Cargo from February 1960 until withdrawn in 1964.
| Registration / Serial: | D-BONE |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 243 |
| Operator Titles: | Lufthansa Cargo |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 May 1964 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | D-BONE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 243 |
| Operator Titles: | Lufthansa Cargo |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 May 1964 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 18026Submit Correction |
| View count: | 882 |
Delivered new to British European Airways in September 1947 as G-AJBR. Sold in 1954. Operated by Condor for Lufthansa Cargo from February 1960 until withdrawn in 1964.
| Registration / Serial: | D-BONE |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 243 |
| Operator Titles: | Lufthansa Cargo |
| City / Airport: | Biggin Hill (EGKB / BQH)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 9 May 1964 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | OE-FAE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 657 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 138 |
| Operator Titles: | Aero Transport |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 16 April 1958 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 16882Submit Correction |
| View count: | 555 |
Aero-Transport's Viking 1 is undergoing a compass check swing after a major overhaul at Ringway by Eagle Aviation. Ex BEA G-AHPC, BWIA VP-TBC and CAA VP-YJB. Withdrawn in 1965.
| Registration / Serial: | OE-FAE |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 657 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 138 |
| Operator Titles: | Aero Transport |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 16 April 1958 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | OE-FAE |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 657 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 138 |
| Operator Titles: | Aero Transport |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 16 April 1958 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 16882Submit Correction |
| View count: | 555 |
Aero-Transport's Viking 1 is undergoing a compass check swing after a major overhaul at Ringway by Eagle Aviation. Ex BEA G-AHPC, BWIA VP-TBC and CAA VP-YJB. Withdrawn in 1965.
| Registration / Serial: | OE-FAE |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 657 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 138 |
| Operator Titles: | Aero Transport |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 16 April 1958 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 164 |
| Operator Titles: | Independent Air Travel - IAT |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 July 1958 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 16708Submit Correction |
| View count: | 724 |
Independent's Viking 1B awaits its next inclusive tour flight as Eagle's Viking G-AJBN arrives. Also visible is Channel Airways Bristol 170 G-AIFO.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPR |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 164 |
| Operator Titles: | Independent Air Travel - IAT |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 July 1958 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 164 |
| Operator Titles: | Independent Air Travel - IAT |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 July 1958 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 16708Submit Correction |
| View count: | 724 |
Independent's Viking 1B awaits its next inclusive tour flight as Eagle's Viking G-AJBN arrives. Also visible is Channel Airways Bristol 170 G-AIFO.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPR |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 164 |
| Operator Titles: | Independent Air Travel - IAT |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 July 1958 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIVO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 3B |
| C/n (msn): | 228 |
| Operator Titles: | Eagle Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1959 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15892Submit Correction |
| View count: | 593 |
Eagle Airways Viking 3B arrives on a scheduled service from Bergen. Ex BEA, this aircraft was operated from February 1955, adopting the new "Cunard Eagle" titles in 1960. It was sold to Airnautic for spares in June 1962.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIVO |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 3B |
| C/n (msn): | 228 |
| Operator Titles: | Eagle Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1959 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIVO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 3B |
| C/n (msn): | 228 |
| Operator Titles: | Eagle Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1959 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15892Submit Correction |
| View count: | 593 |
Eagle Airways Viking 3B arrives on a scheduled service from Bergen. Ex BEA, this aircraft was operated from February 1955, adopting the new "Cunard Eagle" titles in 1960. It was sold to Airnautic for spares in June 1962.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIVO |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 3B |
| C/n (msn): | 228 |
| Operator Titles: | Eagle Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1959 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 639 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 132 |
| Operator Titles: | Autair International |
| City / Airport: | Amsterdam - Schiphol (EHAM / AMS)Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 14 March 1967 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15231Submit Correction |
| View count: | 748 |
One of the last Vikings in operation. This example was latterly used by Autair as a freighter.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPB |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 639 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 132 |
| Operator Titles: | Autair International |
| City / Airport: | Amsterdam - Schiphol (EHAM / AMS)Map | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 14 March 1967 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPB |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 639 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 132 |
| Operator Titles: | Autair International |
| City / Airport: | Amsterdam - Schiphol (EHAM / AMS)Map |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 14 March 1967 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15231Submit Correction |
| View count: | 748 |
One of the last Vikings in operation. This example was latterly used by Autair as a freighter.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPB |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 639 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 132 |
| Operator Titles: | Autair International |
| City / Airport: | Amsterdam - Schiphol (EHAM / AMS)Map | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 14 March 1967 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | D-AEDA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 635 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 296 |
| Operator Titles: | Dr. Tigges-Fahrten / Trans-Avia Flug |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 September 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15157Submit Correction |
| View count: | 523 |
Viking 1B of Transavia (Germany) with the titles of the Dr Tigges-Fahrten tour operator (now part of the TUI group). Ex SAA ZS-BNK and BEA G-AMNJ. This aircraft flew with three German registrations D-CEDA, D-AEDA, D-BACU as the weight classifications changed in the 1950s. Retired with Airnautic as F-BIPT in late 1964.
| Registration / Serial: | D-AEDA |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 635 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 296 |
| Operator Titles: | Dr. Tigges-Fahrten / Trans-Avia Flug |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 September 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | D-AEDA |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 635 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 296 |
| Operator Titles: | Dr. Tigges-Fahrten / Trans-Avia Flug |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 September 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 15157Submit Correction |
| View count: | 523 |
Viking 1B of Transavia (Germany) with the titles of the Dr Tigges-Fahrten tour operator (now part of the TUI group). Ex SAA ZS-BNK and BEA G-AMNJ. This aircraft flew with three German registrations D-CEDA, D-AEDA, D-BACU as the weight classifications changed in the 1950s. Retired with Airnautic as F-BIPT in late 1964.
| Registration / Serial: | D-AEDA |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 635 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 296 |
| Operator Titles: | Dr. Tigges-Fahrten / Trans-Avia Flug |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 5 September 1956 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VX577 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 659 Valetta C2 |
| C/n (msn): | 429 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1965 |
| Photo Date: | 18 September 1965 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 14505Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1313 |
Delivered to the RAF in January 1950, serving in the transport role until sale in January 1969. Operated by the Metropolitan Communication Squadron based at RAF Northolt between June 1965 and April 1968.
| Registration / Serial: | VX577 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 659 Valetta C2 |
| C/n (msn): | 429 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 September 1965 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | VX577 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 659 Valetta C2 |
| C/n (msn): | 429 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Event: | Battle of Britain At Home Day Coltishall 1965 |
| Photo Date: | 18 September 1965 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 14505Submit Correction |
| View count: | 1313 |
Delivered to the RAF in January 1950, serving in the transport role until sale in January 1969. Operated by the Metropolitan Communication Squadron based at RAF Northolt between June 1965 and April 1968.
| Registration / Serial: | VX577 |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 659 Valetta C2 |
| C/n (msn): | 429 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| City / Airport: | Coltishall (EGYC / CLF) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 18 September 1965 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIVC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 216 |
| Operator Titles: | Arabian Desert Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 13721Submit Correction |
| View count: | 650 |
Viking 1B leased by Arabian Desert Airlines in 1954/55 from Eagle Aviation, retaining part of the latter's colour scheme.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIVC |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 216 |
| Operator Titles: | Arabian Desert Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIVC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 216 |
| Operator Titles: | Arabian Desert Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 13721Submit Correction |
| View count: | 650 |
Viking 1B leased by Arabian Desert Airlines in 1954/55 from Eagle Aviation, retaining part of the latter's colour scheme.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIVC |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 216 |
| Operator Titles: | Arabian Desert Airlines |
| City / Airport: | Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | D-AFIX |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 249 |
| Operator Titles: | KHD - Karl Herfurtner Dusseldorf |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 November 1957 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12763Submit Correction |
| View count: | 989 |
Ex BEA G-AJBX. Under overhaul in southside Hangar 522 by Eagle Aviation prior to sale to Transavia Flug as D-BABA. Also visible are Viking 1 G-AHOZ and Bristol 170 G-AHJD.
| Registration / Serial: | D-AFIX |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 249 |
| Operator Titles: | KHD - Karl Herfurtner Dusseldorf |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 November 1957 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | D-AFIX |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 249 |
| Operator Titles: | KHD - Karl Herfurtner Dusseldorf |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 November 1957 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12763Submit Correction |
| View count: | 989 |
Ex BEA G-AJBX. Under overhaul in southside Hangar 522 by Eagle Aviation prior to sale to Transavia Flug as D-BABA. Also visible are Viking 1 G-AHOZ and Bristol 170 G-AHJD.
| Registration / Serial: | D-AFIX |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 249 |
| Operator Titles: | KHD - Karl Herfurtner Dusseldorf |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 30 November 1957 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 614 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 133 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | RMA Vassal |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 October 1948 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12762Submit Correction |
| View count: | 801 |
Viking 1 "Vassal" of British European Airways after storage at Ringway. Sold to Field Aircraft Services 8 days later for service with Hunting Air Travel.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPC |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 614 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 133 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 October 1948 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPC |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 614 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 133 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | RMA Vassal |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 October 1948 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12762Submit Correction |
| View count: | 801 |
Viking 1 "Vassal" of British European Airways after storage at Ringway. Sold to Field Aircraft Services 8 days later for service with Hunting Air Travel.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AHPC |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 614 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 133 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 20 October 1948 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XB-QEX |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 657 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 109 |
| City / Airport: | London - Croydon (EGGC) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 7 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12654Submit Correction |
| View count: | 380 |
Owned by the Mexican Government from August 1952 until 1956, but little used by that entity. Ex and returned to G-AGRR.
| Registration / Serial: | XB-QEX |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 657 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 109 |
| City / Airport: | London - Croydon (EGGC) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 7 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | XB-QEX |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 657 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 109 |
| City / Airport: | London - Croydon (EGGC) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 7 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 12654Submit Correction |
| View count: | 380 |
Owned by the Mexican Government from August 1952 until 1956, but little used by that entity. Ex and returned to G-AGRR.
| Registration / Serial: | XB-QEX |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 657 Viking 1 |
| C/n (msn): | 109 |
| City / Airport: | London - Croydon (EGGC) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 7 September 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AJFR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 627 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 236 |
| Operator Titles: | Airwork |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1957 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11765Submit Correction |
| View count: | 441 |
Airwork Limited operated this 1947-built Viking 1B between 10.54 and 02.58.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AJFR |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 627 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 236 |
| Operator Titles: | Airwork |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1957 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AJFR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 627 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 236 |
| Operator Titles: | Airwork |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1957 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 11765Submit Correction |
| View count: | 441 |
Airwork Limited operated this 1947-built Viking 1B between 10.54 and 02.58.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AJFR |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 627 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 236 |
| Operator Titles: | Airwork |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | April 1957 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIVK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 224 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | RMA Lord Keyes |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 August 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 10919Submit Correction |
| View count: | 434 |
"Admiral Class" Viking 1B "Lord Keyes" has arrived on a European schedule. Ths passengers walk unaccompanied across the apron towards immigration. 'IVK served BEA 1947-1955.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIVK |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 224 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 August 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIVK |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Viking/Valetta |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 224 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| Aircraft Name: | RMA Lord Keyes |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 August 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |
| Photo ID: | 10919Submit Correction |
| View count: | 434 |
"Admiral Class" Viking 1B "Lord Keyes" has arrived on a European schedule. Ths passengers walk unaccompanied across the apron towards immigration. 'IVK served BEA 1947-1955.
| Registration / Serial: | G-AIVK |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 610 Viking 1B |
| C/n (msn): | 224 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| City / Airport: | Manchester - International (EGCC / MAN)Map | Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 8 August 1954 |
| Photo by: | R.A.Scholefield |