Herpa Wings British World Airlines Vickers Viscount 800 25th anniversary last Viscount passenger flight G-APEY 1/200 571463
Brand : Herpa
£68.95
- SKU:
- 571463
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 0.75 Grams
- Shipping:
- Calculated at Checkout
- Age Guidance:
- 14 Years and Over
The Herpa Wings British World Airlines Vickers Viscount 800 commemorates the of the last Viscount passenger flight. This 1/200 scale model features the Vickers Viscount 800 with the registration number G-APEY in the British World Airlines livery.
Here are some details about the real aircraft and the model:
- The Vickers Viscount was a British turboprop passenger airliner that was first introduced in 1948. It was one of the first commercially successful turboprop aircraft and was operated by airlines around the world.
- British World Airlines was a charter airline that operated from 1964 to 1998.
- The last Viscount passenger flight took place on April 18, 1996, with British World Airlines operating the flight. The Viscount that operated the flight was the G-APEY, the very aircraft this model depicts.
- The Herpa Wings model is made of diecast and features detailed markings and panel lines.
This model would be a great addition to a collection of diecast airplanes or for anyone interested in aviation history.