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Registration / Serial:VL246
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):177
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Brooklands (EGLB) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:762352Submit Correction
View count: 126
VL246 was part of the Kings (Queens) Flight and allocated for the use of King George VI and later Queen Elizabeth II. It was disposed of in 1958 and became G-APOP. Photo from: Imperial War Museums
Registration / Serial:VL246
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):177
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Brooklands (EGLB) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:VL246
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):177
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Brooklands (EGLB) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:762352Submit Correction
View count: 126
VL246 was part of the Kings (Queens) Flight and allocated for the use of King George VI and later Queen Elizabeth II. It was disposed of in 1958 and became G-APOP. Photo from: Imperial War Museums
Registration / Serial:VL246
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):177
Operator Titles:UK - Air Force
City / Airport:Brooklands (EGLB) (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:1947
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:VL321
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):150
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Mallala (closed)
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1949
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:720989Submit Correction
View count: 119
The RAAF took on charge a single Viking on loan from the RAF during nuclear weapons testing. Allocated the serial A82-1 but it was not applied to the aircraft. It was returned to the UK government in 1951 after four years' service in Australia. VL321 was disposed of in 1955 becoming G-AOCH. Photo from: National Archives of Australia
Registration / Serial:VL321
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):150
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Mallala (closed)
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1949
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:VL321
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):150
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Mallala (closed)
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1949
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID:720989Submit Correction
View count: 119
The RAAF took on charge a single Viking on loan from the RAF during nuclear weapons testing. Allocated the serial A82-1 but it was not applied to the aircraft. It was returned to the UK government in 1951 after four years' service in Australia. VL321 was disposed of in 1955 becoming G-AOCH. Photo from: National Archives of Australia
Registration / Serial:VL321
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):150
Operator Titles:Australia - Air Force
City / Airport:Mallala (closed)
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1949
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Registration / Serial:G-APOO
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):156
Operator Titles:Tradair
Aircraft Name:Mercia
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 February 1961
Photo by:Mike CainContact
Photo ID:550259Submit Correction
View count: 393
First flight 9 October 1947 as VL233. To King's Flight 25 January 1947. Registered G-APOO on 6 August 1958 to Tradair, named 'Mercia' in 1960. Registered to Channel Airways 10 January 1963. Last flight was on 18 August 1964, following which it was Withdrawn from Use at Southend and scrapped there in 1965. Registration cancelled 7 March 1969 as Permanently Withdrawn From Use.
Registration / Serial:G-APOO
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):156
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-APOO
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):156
Operator Titles:Tradair
Aircraft Name:Mercia
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:26 February 1961
Photo by:Mike CainContact
Photo ID:550259Submit Correction
View count: 393
First flight 9 October 1947 as VL233. To King's Flight 25 January 1947. Registered G-APOO on 6 August 1958 to Tradair, named 'Mercia' in 1960. Registered to Channel Airways 10 January 1963. Last flight was on 18 August 1964, following which it was Withdrawn from Use at Southend and scrapped there in 1965. Registration cancelled 7 March 1969 as Permanently Withdrawn From Use.
Registration / Serial:G-APOO
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):156
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-AOCH
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):150
Operator Titles:Invicta Airways
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 December 1966
Photo by:Mike CainContact
Photo ID:456090Submit Correction
View count: 869
First flew 19 August 1947 as VL231 and transferred for service in Woomera, Australia, 31 March 1948. To RAAF as A82-1 but reverted to VL231. Registered G-AOCH 13 May 1955, to Germany as D-AMOR for LTU Feb.1957, later D-BABY March 1958. Restored to Air Ferry as G-AOCH 7 October 1963, to Invicta Airways 14 April 1966. Scrapped at Manston with C.of A. expired 7 July 1968. Cancelled 3 February 1969 as Withdrawn from Use.
Registration / Serial:G-AOCH
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):150
Operator Titles:Invicta Airways
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 December 1966
Photo by:Mike CainContact
Registration / Serial:G-AOCH
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):150
Operator Titles:Invicta Airways
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 December 1966
Photo by:Mike CainContact
Photo ID:456090Submit Correction
View count: 869
First flew 19 August 1947 as VL231 and transferred for service in Woomera, Australia, 31 March 1948. To RAAF as A82-1 but reverted to VL231. Registered G-AOCH 13 May 1955, to Germany as D-AMOR for LTU Feb.1957, later D-BABY March 1958. Restored to Air Ferry as G-AOCH 7 October 1963, to Invicta Airways 14 April 1966. Scrapped at Manston with C.of A. expired 7 July 1968. Cancelled 3 February 1969 as Withdrawn from Use.
Registration / Serial:G-AOCH
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):150
Operator Titles:Invicta Airways
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:18 December 1966
Photo by:Mike CainContact
Registration / Serial:G-AOCH
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):150
Operator Titles:Air Ferry
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 August 1965
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9066Submit Correction
View count: 1568
Delivered new to the RAF in September 1947 as VL231 but diverted to Australia as A82-1. Reverted to VL231. Sold as G-AOCH in May 1955. Operated by Air Ferry from August 1963 until June 1966.
Registration / Serial:G-AOCH
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):150
Operator Titles:Air Ferry
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 August 1965
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Registration / Serial:G-AOCH
Aircraft Original Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Generic Type:Vickers Viking/Valetta
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):150
Operator Titles:Air Ferry
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 August 1965
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID:9066Submit Correction
View count: 1568
Delivered new to the RAF in September 1947 as VL231 but diverted to Australia as A82-1. Reverted to VL231. Sold as G-AOCH in May 1955. Operated by Air Ferry from August 1963 until June 1966.
Registration / Serial:G-AOCH
Aircraft Version:Vickers 621 Viking C2
C/n (msn):150
Operator Titles:Air Ferry
City / Airport:Manston - Kent International (EGMH / MSE)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:8 August 1965
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield