Registration / Serial:G-AGRW
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 639 Viking 1
C/n (msn):115
Promotional Titles:RPM Aviation
Aircraft Name:Vagabond
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 June 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:582557Submit Correction
View count: 1248
This Viking was built in 1946 and flew for BEA as G-AGRW. Around 1957 it flew with the temporary RAF serial XF640 for a trooping contract as civilain aircraft were not allowed in the Suez Canal zone. It then joined Hunting-Clan, Overseas Aviation and Autair before being preserved at a cafe in the Netherlands, on the roof of the old terminal at VIE and at a McDonalds (in fake Austrian Airlines colours) nearby. Later moved to at Bad Voslau (LOAV) and stored outdoors for many years. The frame was acquired by the Blackbushe Heritage Trust and arrived at Blackbushe on 2 May 2023. It is now undergoing restoration for eventual static display.
Registration / Serial:G-AGRW
Aircraft Version:Vickers 639 Viking 1
C/n (msn):115
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 June 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Registration / Serial:G-AGRW
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 639 Viking 1
C/n (msn):115
Promotional Titles:RPM Aviation
Aircraft Name:Vagabond
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 June 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact
Photo ID:582557Submit Correction
View count: 1248
This Viking was built in 1946 and flew for BEA as G-AGRW. Around 1957 it flew with the temporary RAF serial XF640 for a trooping contract as civilain aircraft were not allowed in the Suez Canal zone. It then joined Hunting-Clan, Overseas Aviation and Autair before being preserved at a cafe in the Netherlands, on the roof of the old terminal at VIE and at a McDonalds (in fake Austrian Airlines colours) nearby. Later moved to at Bad Voslau (LOAV) and stored outdoors for many years. The frame was acquired by the Blackbushe Heritage Trust and arrived at Blackbushe on 2 May 2023. It is now undergoing restoration for eventual static display.
Registration / Serial:G-AGRW
Aircraft Version:Vickers 639 Viking 1
C/n (msn):115
City / Airport:Blackbushe (EGLK / BBS)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 June 2023
Photo by:Alastair T. GardinerContact