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The prototype Vickers Viscount 700 G-AMAV
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The prototype Vickers Viscount 700 G-AMAV
The prototype Vickers Viscount 700, G-AMAV, being displayed at the 1950 SBAC show at Farnborough above the Bristol Brabazon [see for comparison 56004311]. Date: 1950
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1950 Brabazon Bristol Comparison Displayed Farnborough Prototype Sbac Vickers Viscount
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In this photograph from the archives, the prototype Vickers Viscount 700, registration G-AMAV, takes center stage at the 1950 SBAC (Society of British Aircraft Constructors) show held at Farnborough. The Viscount 700, an advanced development of the successful Vickers Viscount series, is displayed proudly above the iconic Bristol Brabazon, registration 56004311, for a fascinating comparison. The Viscount 700, a twin-engine turboprop airliner, was designed to meet the growing demand for larger and more efficient transport aircraft in the post-war era. With a seating capacity for up to 40 passengers, this prototype represented a significant leap forward in aviation technology. Its sleek and modern design, featuring a T-tail and a pressurized cabin, set it apart from its predecessors. Meanwhile, the Bristol Brabazon, displayed below, was a groundbreaking British long-range airliner that made its first flight just a year earlier, in 1949. With a capacity for 200 passengers, it was one of the largest commercial aircraft of its time. The Brabazon's distinctive wing design and innovative features, such as a fully pressurized cabin and a large tailfin, made it a marvel of aviation engineering. The 1950 SBAC show at Farnborough was an opportunity for the aviation industry to showcase its latest innovations and advancements. The presence of these two pioneering aircraft, the Viscount 700 and the Brabazon, underscored the rapid pace of progress in aircraft design and development during this period. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the past, reminding us of the ingenuity and ambition that drove the aviation industry forward.
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