AirHistory.net - Vickers 627 Viking 1B aircraft photos

Aircraft Photo of G-AIXR | Vickers 627 Viking 1B | Airwork | AirHistory.net #779143

Registration / Serial:	G-AIXR
Aircraft Original Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	233
Operator Titles:	Airwork

Location:	In Flight
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	April 1947 to April 1959
Photo from:	AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:	779143Submit Correction
View count:	90

G-AIXR served Airwork from new in April 1947 until April 1959. It is seen over the little port of Newhaven, East Sussex. Photo from: Vickers

Registration / Serial:	G-AIXR
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	233
Operator Titles:	Airwork
Location:	In Flight
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	April 1947 to April 1959
Photo from:	AirHistory.net Photo Archive

Registration / Serial:	G-AIXR
Aircraft Original Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	233
Operator Titles:	Airwork

Location:	In Flight
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	April 1947 to April 1959
Photo from:	AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:	779143Submit Correction
View count:	90

G-AIXR served Airwork from new in April 1947 until April 1959. It is seen over the little port of Newhaven, East Sussex. Photo from: Vickers

Registration / Serial:	G-AIXR
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	233
Operator Titles:	Airwork
Location:	In Flight
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	April 1947 to April 1959
Photo from:	AirHistory.net Photo Archive

Aircraft Photo of G-AJFS | Vickers 627 Viking 1B | Tradair | AirHistory.net #704801

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Original Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Tradair

City / Airport:	Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	26 February 1961
Photo by:	Mike CainContact
Photo ID:	704801Submit Correction
View count:	154

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Tradair
City / Airport:	Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	26 February 1961
Photo by:	Mike CainContact

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Original Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Tradair

City / Airport:	Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	26 February 1961
Photo by:	Mike CainContact
Photo ID:	704801Submit Correction
View count:	154

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Tradair
City / Airport:	Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	26 February 1961
Photo by:	Mike CainContact

Aircraft Photo of G-AJFR | Vickers 627 Viking 1B | Tradair | AirHistory.net #636466

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:	Berlin - Tempelhof (EDDI / THF) (closed)Map
Country:	Germany
Photo Date:	August 1960
Photo by:	Ralf ManteufelContact
Photo ID:	636466Submit Correction
View count:	116

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFR
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	236
Operator Titles:	Tradair
City / Airport:	Berlin - Tempelhof (EDDI / THF) (closed)Map
Country:	Germany
Photo Date:	August 1960
Photo by:	Ralf ManteufelContact

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:	Berlin - Tempelhof (EDDI / THF) (closed)Map
Country:	Germany
Photo Date:	August 1960
Photo by:	Ralf ManteufelContact
Photo ID:	636466Submit Correction
View count:	116

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFR
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	236
Operator Titles:	Tradair
City / Airport:	Berlin - Tempelhof (EDDI / THF) (closed)Map
Country:	Germany
Photo Date:	August 1960
Photo by:	Ralf ManteufelContact

Aircraft Photo of G-AJFS | Vickers 627 Viking 1B | Tradair | AirHistory.net #455522

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Original Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Tradair

City / Airport:	Berlin - Tempelhof (EDDI / THF) (closed)Map
Country:	Germany
Photo Date:	14 May 1961
Photo by:	Ralf ManteufelContact
Photo ID:	455522Submit Correction
View count:	167

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Tradair
City / Airport:	Berlin - Tempelhof (EDDI / THF) (closed)Map
Country:	Germany
Photo Date:	14 May 1961
Photo by:	Ralf ManteufelContact

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Original Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Tradair

City / Airport:	Berlin - Tempelhof (EDDI / THF) (closed)Map
Country:	Germany
Photo Date:	14 May 1961
Photo by:	Ralf ManteufelContact
Photo ID:	455522Submit Correction
View count:	167

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Tradair
City / Airport:	Berlin - Tempelhof (EDDI / THF) (closed)Map
Country:	Germany
Photo Date:	14 May 1961
Photo by:	Ralf ManteufelContact

Aircraft Photo of G-AJFR | Vickers 627 Viking 1B | Channel Airways | AirHistory.net #449313

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:	Channel Airways

City / Airport:	Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	March 1965
Photo by:	Mike CainContact
Photo ID:	449313Submit Correction
View count:	595

First flew 23 July 1947. Delivered to Airwork Ltd 26 July 1947. Registered to Iraq Petroleum Transport 31 Oct.1952, back to Airwork 1 Oct.1954. To Tradair Ltd 28 Feb.1958, taken over by Channel Airways 20 Dec.1962. Here depicted engineless and awaiting scrapping, alongside sister-ship Viking 2 G-APOO (which had been withdrawn from use 18 August 1964).

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFR
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	236
Operator Titles:	Channel Airways
City / Airport:	Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	March 1965
Photo by:	Mike CainContact

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:	Channel Airways

City / Airport:	Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	March 1965
Photo by:	Mike CainContact
Photo ID:	449313Submit Correction
View count:	595

First flew 23 July 1947. Delivered to Airwork Ltd 26 July 1947. Registered to Iraq Petroleum Transport 31 Oct.1952, back to Airwork 1 Oct.1954. To Tradair Ltd 28 Feb.1958, taken over by Channel Airways 20 Dec.1962. Here depicted engineless and awaiting scrapping, alongside sister-ship Viking 2 G-APOO (which had been withdrawn from use 18 August 1964).

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFR
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	236
Operator Titles:	Channel Airways
City / Airport:	Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	March 1965
Photo by:	Mike CainContact

Aircraft Photo of G-AJFS | Vickers 627 Viking 1B | Channel Airways | AirHistory.net #449243

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Original Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Channel Airways

City / Airport:	Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	6 March 1965
Photo by:	Mike CainContact
Photo ID:	449243Submit Correction
View count:	625

First flew 27 August 1947, delivered to Airwork Ltd 1 Sept.1947. Flew trooping flights as WZ311 1952-1955. Delivered to Tradair Ltd. at Southend 3 Feb.1958, taken over by Channel Airways 20 Dec.1962. Withdrawn from use at Southend May 1964 and scrapped there Feb./March 1965. Cancelled 28 Oct.1965 as 'Destroyed'.

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Channel Airways
City / Airport:	Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	6 March 1965
Photo by:	Mike CainContact

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Original Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Channel Airways

City / Airport:	Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	6 March 1965
Photo by:	Mike CainContact
Photo ID:	449243Submit Correction
View count:	625

First flew 27 August 1947, delivered to Airwork Ltd 1 Sept.1947. Flew trooping flights as WZ311 1952-1955. Delivered to Tradair Ltd. at Southend 3 Feb.1958, taken over by Channel Airways 20 Dec.1962. Withdrawn from use at Southend May 1964 and scrapped there Feb./March 1965. Cancelled 28 Oct.1965 as 'Destroyed'.

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Channel Airways
City / Airport:	Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	6 March 1965
Photo by:	Mike CainContact

Aircraft Photo of G-AJFS | Vickers 627 Viking 1B | Tradair | AirHistory.net #441452

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Original Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Tradair

City / Airport:	Berlin - Tempelhof (EDDI / THF) (closed)Map
Country:	Germany
Photo Date:	14 May 1961
Photo by:	Ralf ManteufelContact
Photo ID:	441452Submit Correction
View count:	244

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Tradair
City / Airport:	Berlin - Tempelhof (EDDI / THF) (closed)Map
Country:	Germany
Photo Date:	14 May 1961
Photo by:	Ralf ManteufelContact

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Original Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Tradair

City / Airport:	Berlin - Tempelhof (EDDI / THF) (closed)Map
Country:	Germany
Photo Date:	14 May 1961
Photo by:	Ralf ManteufelContact
Photo ID:	441452Submit Correction
View count:	244

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Tradair
City / Airport:	Berlin - Tempelhof (EDDI / THF) (closed)Map
Country:	Germany
Photo Date:	14 May 1961
Photo by:	Ralf ManteufelContact

Aircraft Photo of G-AJFR | Vickers 627 Viking 1B | Tradair | AirHistory.net #356399

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 - Renfrew (EGPF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:	Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	16 June 1962
Photo by:	Tom Baillie (via Neil Aird)Contact
Photo ID:	356399Submit Correction
View count:	301

Operating a Lloyd charter from Southend.

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFR
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	236
Operator Titles:	Tradair
City / Airport:	Glasgow - Renfrew (EGPF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:	Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	16 June 1962
Photo by:	Tom Baillie (via Neil Aird)Contact

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 - Renfrew (EGPF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:	Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	16 June 1962
Photo by:	Tom Baillie (via Neil Aird)Contact
Photo ID:	356399Submit Correction
View count:	301

Operating a Lloyd charter from Southend.

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFR
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	236
Operator Titles:	Tradair
City / Airport:	Glasgow - Renfrew (EGPF) (closed)Map
Region / Country:	Scotland, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	16 June 1962
Photo by:	Tom Baillie (via Neil Aird)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
Photo ID:	348394Submit Correction
View count:	695

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

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
Photo ID:	348394Submit Correction
View count:	695

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-AJFS | Vickers 627 Viking 1B | Channel Airways | AirHistory.net #249667

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Original Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Channel Airways

City / Airport:	Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	7 February 1965
Photo by:	Terry DannContact
Photo ID:	249667Submit Correction
View count:	308

Engineless in open store. Broken up later that month.

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Channel Airways
City / Airport:	Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	7 February 1965
Photo by:	Terry DannContact

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Original Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Channel Airways

City / Airport:	Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	7 February 1965
Photo by:	Terry DannContact
Photo ID:	249667Submit Correction
View count:	308

Engineless in open store. Broken up later that month.

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Channel Airways
City / Airport:	Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	7 February 1965
Photo by:	Terry DannContact

Aircraft Photo of G-AJFS | Vickers 627 Viking 1B | Tradair | AirHistory.net #98660

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Original Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Tradair

City / Airport:	London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	1961
Photo by:	Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:	98660Submit Correction
View count:	491

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Tradair
City / Airport:	London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	1961
Photo by:	Jerry HughesContact

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Original Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:	Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Tradair

City / Airport:	London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	1961
Photo by:	Jerry HughesContact
Photo ID:	98660Submit Correction
View count:	491

Registration / Serial:	G-AJFS
Aircraft Version:	Vickers 627 Viking 1B
C/n (msn):	237
Operator Titles:	Tradair
City / Airport:	London - Heathrow (EGLL / LHR)Map
Region / Country:	England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:	1961
Photo by:	Jerry HughesContact

Aircraft Photo of G-AJFR | Vickers 627 Viking 1B | Airwork | AirHistory.net #11765

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:	371

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:	371

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