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Burma

XY-ADF - Union of Burma Airways - July 1957 to August 1972

Delivered new to Union of Burma Airways. Taken at Hurn, Bournemouth, Dorset, England 3 July 1957 prior to delivery.

Photo source - Peter Foote via Chris Michell

Aircraft Summary

Union of Burma Airways

This aircraft c/n 188, a V.761D, was built for Union of Burma Airways as XY-ADF and first flew on Wednesday, 26 June 1957 at Hurn, Bournemouth, Dorset, England.

Its final owner/operator was Union of Burma Airways. Its fate: Damaged beyond repair landing at Sittwe Civil Airport, Akyab,Northern Burma (now Myanmar) 24 August 1972. There were no serious injuries to the 5 crew and 38 passengers on board.

Photo of BEA - British European Airways Viscount G-AOJC

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