| Aircraft | |
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| 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 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | BlackbusheMap |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EGLK IATA: BBS Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 18 June 2023 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 582557 |
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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. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 30 June 2023, and has since been viewed 1737 times. |