Viscount - Part Five - The End of an Era

[@richardtowns8948]

It's so sad to see these Viscounts in the process of being scrapped. I was BAF Engineer in Aberdeen for three years where we operated four rotations per day up to Shetland. It's heartwarming to know that Hotel Mike is preserved at Brooklands. I've lived in Australia now for thirty years, but if I ever visit the UK again, Brooklands will be one of my first ports of call. Thanks for posting all these wonderful videos.

[@jibimbapionaves4020]

I remember when I was a little kid, here in my country, and we could sometimes hear the distant cry of a Viscount. My town was on their route, and they passed very high.

[@mattlong1890]

Great memories of the Southend I knew and loved. I loved being part of it all in the 90's. I'll never forget it.

[@robinpinnock2678]

Apologies that the sound is a bit wobbly at the beginning... my camera didn't like freezing conditions and the tape would slip, causing 'wow'. There is a program to correct this, but it costs £3000.. :-(

[@doveronefoxtrot4417]

G-AOYG was my all time favourite, flew many times on her, the scrapping of her made me feel quite sick. 😟

[@robinpinnock2678]

I like to see a positive view where possible, and at least these aircraft safely came to the end of a long and productive existence. I would still like to have seen one preserved in flying condition.!

[@mrrolandlawrence]

indeed for such a landmark plane, they should have preserved one in flying condition.

[@TheKilroyman]

G-CSZB is still here today, however only her nose section survives.

[@aircraftandships]

Just been sent your way from a video I posted on my channel

[@AccessAir]

Sad really. I must say that I am not a fan of the pinched nose on a lot of these Viscounts, I much prefer the longer rounder nose. The pinched nose just doesnt look right. The same thing on the HS-125. I like the older blunt nose rather that the ugly pinched nose cone.