| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | G-APEO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Vickers Vanguard |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Vickers Vanguard/Merchantman |
| Aircraft Version: | Vickers 953 Vanguard |
| C/n (msn): | 718 |
| Operator Titles: | BEA - British European Airways |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | SouthendMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGMC IATA: SEN Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 18 January 1969 |
| Photo by: | Terry Dann |
| Photo ID: | 319362 |
| Photo Comment |
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G-APEO was converted by Aviation Traders at Southend, along with G-APEM, to the first Vanguards of V.953C "Merchantman" standard. 'EM by October 1969 and 'EO by February 1970. Further conversions of the BEA fleet took place at Heathrow using kits supplied by ATEL. Withdrawn from use at Prestwick in May 1975. This photo is copyright © Terry Dann, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 3 January 2021, and has since been viewed 414 times. |