VH-KDK Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 The Vickers Viking was a civil version of the Wellington bomber. The Wellington, which was the mainstay of Bomber Command in the early years of WW2, was affectionaly known as the Wimpey. The first of 163 Vikings flew in 1945 and they carried on in service until the mid 60s. The wings were of geodetic construction but the fuselage was of conventional design. G-AJPH was fitted with 2 Rolls Royce Nene jet engines and thus became the worlds first pure jet transport aircraft. Todays flight takes us from Leeds-Bradford Airport across the Pennines to Manchester. Only a short hop but still plenty of vs. 1. Taking off from Leeds-Bradford with a Tu154 in the background. 2. The River Aire with Yeadon and Guisley next to the airport. 3. Over Bradford, Leeds is in the distance. 4. Upper left is Halifax, below the nose is Brighouse and on the right is Cleckheaton and Heckmondwike. 5. The M62 crosses the Pennines to Lancashire. Below is Huddersfield, the other side of the M62 is Elland and Halifax in the distance. 6. Butterley Dam and Marsden are to the left of the Viking. 7. Descending over Dovestones Reservoir. Greenfield and Uppermill are just to the left of the water. 8. Bleaklow and Doctors Gate are behind the town of Glossop. 9. A big junction on the M60 at Bredbury with Stockport next and Manchester Airport in the distance. 10. Not far now. Just have to avoid the jets taking off from the opposite direction. Good job at least I know what I am doing. 11. A straight railway track at Heald Green. The high rise in central Manchester can be seen. 12. Close up of VC.1 Viking G-AHPS. 13. The old and the new together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 What an odd looking plane... Thanks for this interesting set. Mallard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Very nice mate. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Very nice mate. cheers Iain What an odd looking plane... Thanks for this interesting set. Mallard Yes they were unusual to say the least, I can just remember seeing them. Thank you both for your comments and interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Well done set Martyn , you sure know your way around . I feel like a duck out of water when I am flying over in the British Isles . Cheers Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Well done set Martyn , you sure know your way around . I feel like a duck out of water when I am flying over in the British Isles . Cheers Brad Thanks Brad, but I am the same in your part of the world. It is interesting flying around discovering new places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horatio Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Beautiful airplane Martyn and great scenery.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolf8857 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Impressive set Martyn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Greta set of shots Martyn, beautiful scenery and very nice plane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted July 21, 2013 Author Share Posted July 21, 2013 Impressive set Martyn! Beautiful airplane Martyn and great scenery.. Greta set of shots Martyn, beautiful scenery and very nice plane! Thanks gents for the kind comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasi31 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Beautiful shots Martyn. Thanks for the narration and for posting these shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amentiba Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 very nice set of shots ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Beautiful shots Martyn. Thanks for the narration and for posting these shots. very nice set of shots !Thank you kind sirs, glad you liked them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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