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59 of the 444 Viscounts built survive as complete airframes or major components. Some are in very good condition and are looked after by museums while others are just wrecks. They can be found in 24 countries.

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Photo of ANSETT-ANA Viscount VH-RMI
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Australia


VH-RMI - ANSETT-ANA - April 1959 to September 1966

Delivered new to ANSETT-ANA. Taken at Kingsford Smith Airport, Mascot, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia circa August 1966.

The cheatline is stepped down under the cockpit compared to VH-RMG (C/N 414) and VH-RMK (C/N 355).

Photo source - Peter Gates collection


Aircraft Summary

Photo of ANSETT-ANA Viscount VH-RMI
ANSETT-ANA

This aircraft c/n 416, a V.832, was built for ANSETT-ANA as VH-RMI and first flew on Wednesday, 8 April 1959 at Hurn, Bournemouth, Hampshire, England.

Its final owner/operator was ANSETT-ANA as VH-RMI.

Its fate:-

Crashed at Nadjayamba Station, 12 miles west of Winton Township, Queensland, Australia 22 September 1966 after an onboard fire and port wing section separation.

All 4 four crew and 20 passengers died in the accident. A memorial cairn was unveiled at the crash site 24 September 1967.

Photo of BEA - British European Airways Viscount G-AOJC

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