The Vickers Viscount - The World's First Commercial Turboprop
Advertisement: This month marks 68 years since the Vickers Viscount was introduced into commercial service with British European Airways (BAE). Notably, the British medium-range production became the first turboprop aircraft to conduct passenger operations. Along with this achievement, its modern capabilities enabled it to become a significant success in the industry. The Vickers Viscount undergoing high altitude trials over Mount Kilimanjaro in East Africa in 1950. Photo: Getty Images A new climate The Vickers Viscount was one of the few types from Britain to sell well in North America. With...
Source: simpleflying.com