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Vickers Viscount 630, G-AHRF 1st prototype
The first prototype Vickers Viscount 630, G-AHRF, seen here on the grass airfield at Wisley. A British medium-range turboprop airliner. G-AHRF, made its maiden flight from the grass airfield at Wisley on 16 July 1948, piloted by Joseph Mutt Summers, Vickers chief test pilot. Date: 1948
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1948 Airfield Chief G Ahrf Maiden Pilot Piloted Prototype Summers Test Vickers Viscount Wisley Made Mutt
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This photograph showcases the first prototype of the Vickers Viscount 630, registration number G-AHRF, as it gracefully rests on the lush grass of Wisley airfield in 1948. The Vickers Viscount 630 was a groundbreaking British medium-range turboprop airliner, marking a significant milestone in aviation history. G-AHRF made its historic maiden flight on July 16, 1948, under the skilled guidance of Vickers' chief test pilot, Joseph Mutt Summers. The event took place at Wisley airfield, a picturesque location that provided the perfect backdrop for this aviation innovation. The Viscount 630 was a testament to Vickers' engineering prowess, featuring advanced turboprop technology and a sleek, modern design. Its introduction ushered in a new era of air travel, offering increased efficiency, range, and passenger comfort compared to contemporary propeller-driven aircraft. This photograph encapsulates a pivotal moment in aviation history, as the first prototype of this revolutionary airliner stands proudly on the grass airfield at Wisley, ready to take on the skies and redefine the future of air travel.
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