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Vickers 953C Merchantman G-APES

Vickers 953C Merchantman G-APES (msn 721, of British Airways Cargo. The Merchantman freighters were converted from passenger carrying Vanguards. Delivered new to BEA British European Airways as G-APES, a Vickers V953 Vanguard, in January 1962, it only operated as a passenger aircraft for 8 years before being converted to V953C Merchantman standard in April 1970 for operation by BEA Cargo. BEA and BOAC merged in April 1974 to form British Airways and the aircraft continued in operation until it was sold to Air Bridge Carriers in November 1976. Air Bridge Carriers were renamed Hunting Cargo Airlines in August 1992. The aircraft was retired at East Midlands Airport, UK, in February 1995 after 33 years service and was broken up soon after. The nose section is preserved at the East Midlands Aeropark. Date: circa 1974-1976

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1962 1970 1974 1976 1992 1995 Airlines Airport Airways Boac Broken Cargo Carriers Continued Converted Delivered Form Freighters Merchantman Merged Midlands Nose Operated Operation Preserved Renamed Retired Section Sold Standard Vanguard Vanguards Vickers Years January


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This photograph captures the Vickers 953C Merchantman G-APES (msn 721) during its tenure with Hunting Cargo Airlines in the late 1970s. Originally delivered as a passenger aircraft, G-APES was a Vickers V953 Vanguard, which first took to the skies with British European Airways (BEA) in January 1962. After eight years of passenger service, it underwent conversion to Merchantman standard in April 1970 for operation by BEA Cargo. When BEA and BOAC merged in April 1974 to form British Airways, G-APES continued in operation until it was sold to Air Bridge Carriers in November 1976. The aircraft was later renamed Hunting Cargo Airlines in August 1992. The Merchantman freighters were converted from passenger-carrying Vanguards, and G-APES served diligently until its retirement at East Midlands Airport, UK, in February 1995, after 33 years of dedicated service. The nose section of this historic aircraft is now preserved at the East Midlands Aeropark, offering a glimpse into the rich history of aviation and transportation. This image showcases the versatility of the Vanguard, which served as a passenger plane and later transformed into a cargo freighter. The Vickers 953C Merchantman G-APES played a significant role in the transportation sector, leaving a lasting impact on the industry.

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