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History: Examining US Carrier Capital Airlines' Troubled Relationship With The Vickers Viscount

History: Examining US Carrier Capital Airlines' Troubled Relationship With The Vickers Viscount

The US carrier suffered four fatal accidents involving the type in less than two years.

Jake Hardiman 2 years ago
The Vickers Viscount: The World's First Commercial Turboprop

The Vickers Viscount: The World's First Commercial Turboprop

The type entered service some seven decades ago.

Sumit Singh 2 years ago
What Were The UK's V Bombers?

What Were The UK's V Bombers?

The V-bombers were a series of three nuclear-capable bombers developed by three UK manufacturers.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
61 Years Ago: The Story Of The Vickers VC10's First Flight

61 Years Ago: The Story Of The Vickers VC10's First Flight

For decades, a VC-10 held the record for the fastest sub-sonic Atlantic crossing.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
Sub-24 Hours: 80 Years Ago A Wellington Bomber Was Assembled At Record-Breaking Speed

Sub-24 Hours: 80 Years Ago A Wellington Bomber Was Assembled At Record-Breaking Speed

A hardworking team beat its target by more than six hours.

Jake Hardiman 3 years ago
78 Years Since Its First Flight: The Story Of The Vickers Viking's Military Variants

78 Years Since Its First Flight: The Story Of The Vickers Viking's Military Variants

The Vickers Viking was based on the Wellington bomber.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
Postwar Airliner: The Story Of The Vickers VC.1 Viking

Postwar Airliner: The Story Of The Vickers VC.1 Viking

The Vickers Viking was derived from the WWII-era Wellington Bomber.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
How Undetected Corrosion Downed A BEA Vickers Vanguard 51 Years Ago Today

How Undetected Corrosion Downed A BEA Vickers Vanguard 51 Years Ago Today

The turboprop was flying from London Heathrow to Salzburg Airport when it crashed.

Sumit Singh 3 years ago
The British Turboprop: Why The Vickers Viscount Was A Success

The British Turboprop: Why The Vickers Viscount Was A Success

Jake Hardiman 4 years ago
Vickers VC10 vs. Ilyushin Il-62 – How Similar Were The Aircraft?

Vickers VC10 vs. Ilyushin Il-62 – How Similar Were The Aircraft?

Jake Hardiman 5 years ago
Did The Brabazon Committee Change The Course Of Commercial Aviation After WWII?

Did The Brabazon Committee Change The Course Of Commercial Aviation After WWII?

Sumit Singh 5 years ago