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Aircraft Photo of N129H | Douglas DC-3A-197E | AirHistory.net #357169
Registration / Serial:N129H
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3A-197E
C/n (msn):4126
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1959 to 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Much later it was used as a skydiving platform in Florida (Photo ID: 63435) and in 2021 was registered to a preservation organization in Indiana.
Registration / Serial:N129H
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3A-197E
C/n (msn):4126
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1959 to 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of N129H | Douglas DC-3A-197E | AirHistory.net #357169
Registration / Serial:N129H
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3A-197E
C/n (msn):4126
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1959 to 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Photo ID:357169Submit Correction
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Much later it was used as a skydiving platform in Florida (Photo ID: 63435) and in 2021 was registered to a preservation organization in Indiana.
Registration / Serial:N129H
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-3A-197E
C/n (msn):4126
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1959 to 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of CF-WAL | Douglas C-54A Skymaster | Wheeler Airlines | AirHistory.net #357168
Registration / Serial:CF-WAL
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):10330
Operator Titles:Wheeler Airlines
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 August 1959
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Photo ID:357168Submit Correction
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Here possibly on an immigrant charter to Canada which was common at this time. Later it flew with Transair and Nordair before export to the USA. Last known registered as N34AC to a private individual at Phnom Penh, Cambodia in 1972.
Registration / Serial:CF-WAL
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):10330
Operator Titles:Wheeler Airlines
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 August 1959
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of CF-WAL | Douglas C-54A Skymaster | Wheeler Airlines | AirHistory.net #357168
Registration / Serial:CF-WAL
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):10330
Operator Titles:Wheeler Airlines
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 August 1959
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Photo ID:357168Submit Correction
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Here possibly on an immigrant charter to Canada which was common at this time. Later it flew with Transair and Nordair before export to the USA. Last known registered as N34AC to a private individual at Phnom Penh, Cambodia in 1972.
Registration / Serial:CF-WAL
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54A Skymaster
C/n (msn):10330
Operator Titles:Wheeler Airlines
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:15 August 1959
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of N88939 | Douglas C-54B Skymaster | American International Airways - AIA | AirHistory.net #357167
Registration / Serial:N88939
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54B Skymaster
C/n (msn):18397
Operator Titles:American International Airways - AIA
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 September 1959
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Here possibly on an immigrant charter to the USA as was quite common at the time. Later, while with BIF Air, it crashed on approach to Grand Turk (MBSC) and was destroyed in January 1985.
Registration / Serial:N88939
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54B Skymaster
C/n (msn):18397
Operator Titles:American International Airways - AIA
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 September 1959
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of N88939 | Douglas C-54B Skymaster | American International Airways - AIA | AirHistory.net #357167
Registration / Serial:N88939
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54B Skymaster
C/n (msn):18397
Operator Titles:American International Airways - AIA
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 September 1959
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Here possibly on an immigrant charter to the USA as was quite common at the time. Later, while with BIF Air, it crashed on approach to Grand Turk (MBSC) and was destroyed in January 1985.
Registration / Serial:N88939
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54B Skymaster
C/n (msn):18397
Operator Titles:American International Airways - AIA
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:27 September 1959
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of N401Q | Boeing 377-10-26 Stratocruiser | Transocean Air Lines - TALOA | AirHistory.net #357072
Registration / Serial:N401Q
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Aircraft Version:Boeing 377-10-26 Stratocruiser
C/n (msn):15927
Operator Titles:Transocean Air Lines - TALOA
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 August 1959
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Built in 1949 for Pan American and flew with BOAC as G-ANUM fom 1954 to 1958. TALOA livery was yellow and black (I think).
Registration / Serial:N401Q
Aircraft Version:Boeing 377-10-26 Stratocruiser
C/n (msn):15927
Operator Titles:Transocean Air Lines - TALOA
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 August 1959
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of N401Q | Boeing 377-10-26 Stratocruiser | Transocean Air Lines - TALOA | AirHistory.net #357072
Registration / Serial:N401Q
Aircraft Original Type:Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter (367)
Aircraft Generic Type:Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
Aircraft Version:Boeing 377-10-26 Stratocruiser
C/n (msn):15927
Operator Titles:Transocean Air Lines - TALOA
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 August 1959
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Built in 1949 for Pan American and flew with BOAC as G-ANUM fom 1954 to 1958. TALOA livery was yellow and black (I think).
Registration / Serial:N401Q
Aircraft Version:Boeing 377-10-26 Stratocruiser
C/n (msn):15927
Operator Titles:Transocean Air Lines - TALOA
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:7 August 1959
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of VW806 | Vickers 651 Valetta C1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #357071
Registration / Serial:VW806
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 651 Valetta C1
C/n (msn):367
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1959
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Built in 1949 and struck off charge on 17 March 1959.
Registration / Serial:VW806
Aircraft Version:Vickers 651 Valetta C1
C/n (msn):367
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1959
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of VW806 | Vickers 651 Valetta C1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #357071
Registration / Serial:VW806
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 651 Valetta C1
C/n (msn):367
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1959
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Photo ID:357071Submit Correction
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Built in 1949 and struck off charge on 17 March 1959.
Registration / Serial:VW806
Aircraft Version:Vickers 651 Valetta C1
C/n (msn):367
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1959
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of VL264 | Vickers 637 Valetta C1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #357070
Registration / Serial:VL264
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 637 Valetta C1
C/n (msn):169
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1959
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Photo ID:357070Submit Correction
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One of five known model 637 aircraft built in 1948. This one was with the A&AEE at Boscombe Down which probably explains the overall silver finish.
Registration / Serial:VL264
Aircraft Version:Vickers 637 Valetta C1
C/n (msn):169
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1959
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of VL264 | Vickers 637 Valetta C1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #357070
Registration / Serial:VL264
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 637 Valetta C1
C/n (msn):169
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1959
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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One of five known model 637 aircraft built in 1948. This one was with the A&AEE at Boscombe Down which probably explains the overall silver finish.
Registration / Serial:VL264
Aircraft Version:Vickers 637 Valetta C1
C/n (msn):169
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1959
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of G-AHPC | Vickers 614 Viking 1 | Hunting-Clan Air Transport | AirHistory.net #357069
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:Hunting-Clan Air Transport
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 January 1958 to 19 May 1960
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Originally flew with British European Airways from 1946 and later went to Tradair then Air Safaris until withdrawn from use in 1962.
Registration / Serial:G-AHPC
Aircraft Version:Vickers 614 Viking 1
C/n (msn):133
Operator Titles:Hunting-Clan Air Transport
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 January 1958 to 19 May 1960
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of G-AHPC | Vickers 614 Viking 1 | Hunting-Clan Air Transport | AirHistory.net #357069
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:Hunting-Clan Air Transport
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 January 1958 to 19 May 1960
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Originally flew with British European Airways from 1946 and later went to Tradair then Air Safaris until withdrawn from use in 1962.
Registration / Serial:G-AHPC
Aircraft Version:Vickers 614 Viking 1
C/n (msn):133
Operator Titles:Hunting-Clan Air Transport
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1 January 1958 to 19 May 1960
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of N30048 | Douglas C-54B Skymaster | Seven Seas Airlines | AirHistory.net #357068
Registration / Serial:N30048
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54B Skymaster
C/n (msn):18384
Operator Titles:Seven Seas Airlines
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1957 to May 1960
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Re-manufactured to DC-4 standard for United Airlines after military service, hence the square windows. Here it is probably on an immigrant charter to the USA or even Australia. Later it went to Belgian International Air Service as OO-DEP and was wrecked on take-off from Leopoldville (FZAB) on 29 November 1964 when it hit a fuel drum left on the runway.
Registration / Serial:N30048
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54B Skymaster
C/n (msn):18384
Operator Titles:Seven Seas Airlines
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1957 to May 1960
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of N30048 | Douglas C-54B Skymaster | Seven Seas Airlines | AirHistory.net #357068
Registration / Serial:N30048
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54B Skymaster
C/n (msn):18384
Operator Titles:Seven Seas Airlines
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1957 to May 1960
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Re-manufactured to DC-4 standard for United Airlines after military service, hence the square windows. Here it is probably on an immigrant charter to the USA or even Australia. Later it went to Belgian International Air Service as OO-DEP and was wrecked on take-off from Leopoldville (FZAB) on 29 November 1964 when it hit a fuel drum left on the runway.
Registration / Serial:N30048
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54B Skymaster
C/n (msn):18384
Operator Titles:Seven Seas Airlines
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:October 1957 to May 1960
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of XB-FIP | Vickers 626 Viking C2 | AirHistory.net #348796
Registration / Serial:XB-FIP
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 626 Viking C2
C/n (msn):179
Aircraft Name:Jorge
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 May 1961
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Built for the RAF in 1947 as VL248 then civilianized by Air Couriers and registered G-AOBY in 1955. Here it is in service as a private aircraft and registered to one Bernardo Pasquelle. It was reportedly wrecked while landing in Mexico in 1964.
Registration / Serial:XB-FIP
Aircraft Version:Vickers 626 Viking C2
C/n (msn):179
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of XB-FIP | Vickers 626 Viking C2 | AirHistory.net #348796
Registration / Serial:XB-FIP
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 626 Viking C2
C/n (msn):179
Aircraft Name:Jorge
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Built for the RAF in 1947 as VL248 then civilianized by Air Couriers and registered G-AOBY in 1955. Here it is in service as a private aircraft and registered to one Bernardo Pasquelle. It was reportedly wrecked while landing in Mexico in 1964.
Registration / Serial:XB-FIP
Aircraft Version:Vickers 626 Viking C2
C/n (msn):179
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:28 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of TG607 | Handley Page HP-67 Hastings C1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #348795
Registration / Serial:TG607
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-67 Hastings
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-67/94/95 Hastings
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-67 Hastings C1
C/n (msn):HP67/85
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 August 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Very difficult to find history data for this type. Since this one is not listed as being in a museum, it must have been scrapped long ago.
Registration / Serial:TG607
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-67 Hastings C1
C/n (msn):HP67/85
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 August 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of TG607 | Handley Page HP-67 Hastings C1 | UK - Air Force | AirHistory.net #348795
Registration / Serial:TG607
Aircraft Original Type:Handley Page HP-67 Hastings
Aircraft Generic Type:Handley Page HP-67/94/95 Hastings
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-67 Hastings C1
C/n (msn):HP67/85
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 August 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Very difficult to find history data for this type. Since this one is not listed as being in a museum, it must have been scrapped long ago.
Registration / Serial:TG607
Aircraft Version:Handley Page HP-67 Hastings C1
C/n (msn):HP67/85
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:3 August 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of N1003U | Sud SE-210 Caravelle VI-R | United Air Lines | AirHistory.net #348792
Registration / Serial:N1003U
Aircraft Original Type:Sud-Est SE-210 Caravelle
Aircraft Generic Type:Sud SE-210 Caravelle
Aircraft Version:Sud SE-210 Caravelle VI-R
C/n (msn):88
Operator Titles:United Air Lines
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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View count: 690
Here on delivery ferry, it later flew with Sterling Airways as OY-SAH from 1971. Acquired by Airborne Express in 1980 when registered N902MW, then withdrawn in November 1983 and donated to the New England Air Museum at Windsor Locks/CT.
Registration / Serial:N1003U
Aircraft Version:Sud SE-210 Caravelle VI-R
C/n (msn):88
Operator Titles:United Air Lines
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of N1003U | Sud SE-210 Caravelle VI-R | United Air Lines | AirHistory.net #348792
Registration / Serial:N1003U
Aircraft Original Type:Sud-Est SE-210 Caravelle
Aircraft Generic Type:Sud SE-210 Caravelle
Aircraft Version:Sud SE-210 Caravelle VI-R
C/n (msn):88
Operator Titles:United Air Lines
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Here on delivery ferry, it later flew with Sterling Airways as OY-SAH from 1971. Acquired by Airborne Express in 1980 when registered N902MW, then withdrawn in November 1983 and donated to the New England Air Museum at Windsor Locks/CT.
Registration / Serial:N1003U
Aircraft Version:Sud SE-210 Caravelle VI-R
C/n (msn):88
Operator Titles:United Air Lines
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:2 July 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of G-ALHY | Canadair C-4 Argonaut (CL-4) | Overseas Aviation | AirHistory.net #348784
Registration / Serial:G-ALHY
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Canadair C-4/C-5/DC-4M/C-54 North Star/Argonaut (CL-2/4/5)
Aircraft Version:Canadair C-4 Argonaut (CL-4)
C/n (msn):170
Operator Titles:Overseas Aviation
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Joined Overseas in 1960 after initially serving with BOAC. Sold to Derby Airways in October 1961 and flew with them until 1967. Eventually scrapped at Burnaston (EGBD) in 1970.
Registration / Serial:G-ALHY
Aircraft Version:Canadair C-4 Argonaut (CL-4)
C/n (msn):170
Operator Titles:Overseas Aviation
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of G-ALHY | Canadair C-4 Argonaut (CL-4) | Overseas Aviation | AirHistory.net #348784
Registration / Serial:G-ALHY
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Canadair C-4/C-5/DC-4M/C-54 North Star/Argonaut (CL-2/4/5)
Aircraft Version:Canadair C-4 Argonaut (CL-4)
C/n (msn):170
Operator Titles:Overseas Aviation
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Joined Overseas in 1960 after initially serving with BOAC. Sold to Derby Airways in October 1961 and flew with them until 1967. Eventually scrapped at Burnaston (EGBD) in 1970.
Registration / Serial:G-ALHY
Aircraft Version:Canadair C-4 Argonaut (CL-4)
C/n (msn):170
Operator Titles:Overseas Aviation
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of 51-164 / 10164 | Douglas C-124C Globemaster II | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #348765
Registration / Serial:51-164
Alternate Serial:10164
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-124C Globemaster II
C/n (msn):43499
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Event:Prestwick Air Show 1961
Photo Date:17 June 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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View count: 428
Retired to MASDC in 1969.
Registration / Serial:51-164
Alternate Serial:10164
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-124C Globemaster II
C/n (msn):43499
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 June 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of 51-164 / 10164 | Douglas C-124C Globemaster II | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #348765
Registration / Serial:51-164
Alternate Serial:10164
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-124C Globemaster II
C/n (msn):43499
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Event:Prestwick Air Show 1961
Photo Date:17 June 1961
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Retired to MASDC in 1969.
Registration / Serial:51-164
Alternate Serial:10164
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-124C Globemaster II
C/n (msn):43499
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:17 June 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of G-AMNX | Vickers 635 Viking 1B | Cunard Eagle Airways | AirHistory.net #348764
Registration / Serial:G-AMNX
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 635 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):292
Operator Titles:Cunard Eagle Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Built in 1947 for South African Airways as ZS-BNG and imported into the UK by BEA in 1952. To Eagle in 1955 then later scrapped and cancelled by the CAA on 29 December 1961.
Registration / Serial:G-AMNX
Aircraft Version:Vickers 635 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):292
Operator Titles:Cunard Eagle Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of G-AMNX | Vickers 635 Viking 1B | Cunard Eagle Airways | AirHistory.net #348764
Registration / Serial:G-AMNX
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 635 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):292
Operator Titles:Cunard Eagle Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Built in 1947 for South African Airways as ZS-BNG and imported into the UK by BEA in 1952. To Eagle in 1955 then later scrapped and cancelled by the CAA on 29 December 1961.
Registration / Serial:G-AMNX
Aircraft Version:Vickers 635 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):292
Operator Titles:Cunard Eagle Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of SE-DBC | Douglas DC-8-32 | Scandinavian Airlines System - SAS | AirHistory.net #348402
Registration / Serial:SE-DBC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-8
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-8-32
C/n (msn):45390 / 108
Operator Titles:Scandinavian Airlines System - SAS
Aircraft Name:Visbur Viking
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 June 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Built in 1960 for SAS and also flew on lease with Thai International until 1978 when it was sold to United Air Leasing as N717UA. Served several operators on lease until scrapped at Miami (KMIA) in August 1984.
Registration / Serial:SE-DBC
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-8-32
C/n (msn):45390 / 108
Operator Titles:Scandinavian Airlines System - SAS
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 June 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of SE-DBC | Douglas DC-8-32 | Scandinavian Airlines System - SAS | AirHistory.net #348402
Registration / Serial:SE-DBC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-8
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-8
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-8-32
C/n (msn):45390 / 108
Operator Titles:Scandinavian Airlines System - SAS
Aircraft Name:Visbur Viking
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 June 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Built in 1960 for SAS and also flew on lease with Thai International until 1978 when it was sold to United Air Leasing as N717UA. Served several operators on lease until scrapped at Miami (KMIA) in August 1984.
Registration / Serial:SE-DBC
Aircraft Version:Douglas DC-8-32
C/n (msn):45390 / 108
Operator Titles:Scandinavian Airlines System - SAS
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 June 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of 2100 / C-90 2100 | Vickers 742D Viscount | Brazil - Air Force | AirHistory.net #348400
Registration / Serial:2100
Alternate Serial:C-90 2100
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 742D Viscount
C/n (msn):141
Operator Titles:Brazil - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Photo ID:348400Submit Correction
View count: 394
Originally built in 1956 for Braathens, but ended up with the Fôrça Aérea Brasileira in 1957 instead. Damaged beyond repair on 8 December 1967 when landing at Rio de Janeiro.
Registration / Serial:2100
Alternate Serial:C-90 2100
Aircraft Version:Vickers 742D Viscount
C/n (msn):141
Operator Titles:Brazil - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of 2100 / C-90 2100 | Vickers 742D Viscount | Brazil - Air Force | AirHistory.net #348400
Registration / Serial:2100
Alternate Serial:C-90 2100
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 742D Viscount
C/n (msn):141
Operator Titles:Brazil - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Originally built in 1956 for Braathens, but ended up with the Fôrça Aérea Brasileira in 1957 instead. Damaged beyond repair on 8 December 1967 when landing at Rio de Janeiro.
Registration / Serial:2100
Alternate Serial:C-90 2100
Aircraft Version:Vickers 742D Viscount
C/n (msn):141
Operator Titles:Brazil - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of G-AJFR | Vickers 627 Viking 1B | Tradair | AirHistory.net #348394
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:Tradair
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Built in 1947 for Airwork and transferred to Tradair in 1958. Note the extra large freight door. Moved on to Channel Airways in 1962 and scrapped at Southend (EGMC) in 1966.
Registration / Serial:G-AJFR
Aircraft Version:Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):236
Operator Titles:Tradair
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of G-AJFR | Vickers 627 Viking 1B | Tradair | AirHistory.net #348394
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:Tradair
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Built in 1947 for Airwork and transferred to Tradair in 1958. Note the extra large freight door. Moved on to Channel Airways in 1962 and scrapped at Southend (EGMC) in 1966.
Registration / Serial:G-AJFR
Aircraft Version:Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):236
Operator Titles:Tradair
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:23 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of G-APTA | Vickers 702 Viscount | Kuwait Airways | AirHistory.net #348393
Registration / Serial:G-APTA
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 702 Viscount
C/n (msn):71
Operator Titles:Kuwait Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Built for British West Indian Overseas Airways in 1955 and here on a lease which ran until June 1961. Later to Channel Airways and scrapped at Southend (EGMC) in February 1972. Taken on a fine Saturday afternoon which brought out the local spotters.
Registration / Serial:G-APTA
Aircraft Version:Vickers 702 Viscount
C/n (msn):71
Operator Titles:Kuwait Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of G-APTA | Vickers 702 Viscount | Kuwait Airways | AirHistory.net #348393
Registration / Serial:G-APTA
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viscount
Aircraft Version:Vickers 702 Viscount
C/n (msn):71
Operator Titles:Kuwait Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Built for British West Indian Overseas Airways in 1955 and here on a lease which ran until June 1961. Later to Channel Airways and scrapped at Southend (EGMC) in February 1972. Taken on a fine Saturday afternoon which brought out the local spotters.
Registration / Serial:G-APTA
Aircraft Version:Vickers 702 Viscount
C/n (msn):71
Operator Titles:Kuwait Airways
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:13 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of N2990 | Grumman G-73 Mallard | AirHistory.net #348383
Registration / Serial:N2990
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-73 Mallard
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman G-73 Mallard
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-73 Mallard
C/n (msn):J-57
Aircraft Name:Jemima Puddle Duck
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Here just arrived from Keflavik, Iceland on ferry to the UK where it spent the summer months touring around. Current as N188AC in 2021.
Registration / Serial:N2990
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-73 Mallard
C/n (msn):J-57
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of N2990 | Grumman G-73 Mallard | AirHistory.net #348383
Registration / Serial:N2990
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman G-73 Mallard
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman G-73 Mallard
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-73 Mallard
C/n (msn):J-57
Aircraft Name:Jemima Puddle Duck
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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Here just arrived from Keflavik, Iceland on ferry to the UK where it spent the summer months touring around. Current as N188AC in 2021.
Registration / Serial:N2990
Aircraft Version:Grumman G-73 Mallard
C/n (msn):J-57
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:19 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of 43-15619 / 0-15619 | Douglas C-47A Skytrain | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #348382
Registration / Serial:43-15619
Alternate Serial:0-15619
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):20085
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
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A D-Day veteran having dropped paratroops near Picauville, Normandy. Here on VIP duties and based at RAF Mildenhall (EGUN) from 1959. It was frequently heard/seen on UK airways in the early 1960s. Later converted to EC-47Q and Bitburg (EDRB) based in 1967. Retired to MASDC in 1969 and believed scrapped by 1972.
Registration / Serial:43-15619
Alternate Serial:0-15619
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):20085
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Aircraft Photo of 43-15619 / 0-15619 | Douglas C-47A Skytrain | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #348382
Registration / Serial:43-15619
Alternate Serial:0-15619
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):20085
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact
Photo ID:348382Submit Correction
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A D-Day veteran having dropped paratroops near Picauville, Normandy. Here on VIP duties and based at RAF Mildenhall (EGUN) from 1959. It was frequently heard/seen on UK airways in the early 1960s. Later converted to EC-47Q and Bitburg (EDRB) based in 1967. Retired to MASDC in 1969 and believed scrapped by 1972.
Registration / Serial:43-15619
Alternate Serial:0-15619
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):20085
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
City / Airport:Glasgow - Prestwick (EGPK / PIK)Map
Region / Country:Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:4 May 1961
Photo from:McIntyre Collection (via Tim Martin)Contact