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Vickers Type 618 Viking VX856 / G-AJPH
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Vickers Type 618 Viking VX856 / G-AJPH
Vickers Type 618 Viking, VX856/G-AJPH, was converted to take two Rolls-Royce Nene turbojets to become the worlds first pure-jet transport. SBAC Air Show at Farnborough. September 1948. Date: 1948
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This photograph showcases the historic moment when Vickers Type 618 Viking, registration number VX856/G-AJPH, made its debut as the world's first pure-jet transport aircraft at the SBAC Air Show in Farnborough, September 1948. The Viking, a versatile twin-engine turboprop transport plane, was transformed into a jet-powered marvel by the addition of Rolls-Royce Nene turbojets. The conversion marked a significant milestone in aviation history, as it paved the way for the future of jet transport aircraft. The sleek and powerful Viking, with its distinctive Rolls-Royce engines, drew the attention of the crowd at the airshow, symbolizing the relentless pursuit of innovation and progress in the field of aviation technology. This image is a testament to the ingenuity and vision of the engineers and designers who made this groundbreaking achievement possible.
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