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The Vickers Viscount: The World's First Commercial Turboprop
The type entered service some seven decades ago.
What Were The UK's V Bombers?
The V-bombers were a series of three nuclear-capable bombers developed by three UK manufacturers.
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.
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.
78 Years Since Its First Flight: The Story Of The Vickers Viking's Military Variants
The Vickers Viking was based on the Wellington bomber.
Postwar Airliner: The Story Of The Vickers VC.1 Viking
The Vickers Viking was derived from the WWII-era Wellington Bomber.
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.
Capital Airlines' Troubled Relationship With The Vickers Viscount
The US carrier suffered four fatal accidents involving the type in less than two years.
Why Was The Vickers VC10 So Successful With Military Operators?
The VC10 was popular with BOAC but went on to be operated almost entirely by the RAF.