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This Vickers Viscount airliner was a surprise visitor to Woolsington (Newcastle Airport)
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This Vickers Viscount airliner was a surprise visitor to Woolsington (Newcastle Airport)
This Vickers Viscount airliner was a surprise visitor to Woolsington (Newcastle Airport), having arrived from London with passengers because a rail strike.
The aircraft was due to start a scheduled service between Newcastle and London on the 17th June, 1955.
01/06/1955
NCJ
NCJ Archive
Mirrorpix
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
England
Media ID 21621405
© Mirrorpix
Aerospace Airliner Business Travel Passengers Small Group Of People Vacations Mixed Age Range
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This print captures a momentous occasion at Woolsington (Newcastle Airport) in the 1950s. A surprise visitor, the majestic Vickers Viscount airliner, descended upon the airport all the way from London, carrying a group of passengers who had opted for air travel due to an ongoing rail strike. The aircraft's unexpected arrival created quite a buzz among aviation enthusiasts and locals alike. With its sleek design and powerful engines, this Vickers Viscount was set to embark on a scheduled service between Newcastle and London starting June 17th, 1955. This image serves as a nostalgic reminder of an era when air travel was still relatively new and exciting. In this snapshot from yesteryears, we see a small group of people gathered around the aircraft, their mixed age range reflecting the universal appeal of flying during that time. Whether it be for business or pleasure - perhaps embarking on important meetings or well-deserved vacations - these passengers were about to experience the thrill of soaring through the skies. This photograph not only showcases an iconic piece of aerospace history but also evokes feelings of wanderlust and adventure. It reminds us how far we have come in terms of technological advancements while capturing our collective fascination with aviation.
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