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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 Sims Metal Ltd Viscount VH-TVG
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Australia


VH-TVG - Sims Metal Ltd - November 1969 to December 1969

Remains purchased from Trans-Australia Airlines (TAA) for metal salvage. Taken at Essendon Airport, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in December 1969 in the process of being broken up into sections for removal to their yard at Brooklyn, Western Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

The aircraft in front is VH-TVE (C/N 48).

Photo source - Graham J Bennett


Aircraft Summary

Photo of Trans-Australia Airlines (TAA) Viscount VH-TVG
Trans-Australia Airlines (TAA)

This aircraft c/n 84, a V.720, was built for Trans-Australia Airlines (TAA) as VH-TVG and first flew on Sunday, 8 January 1956 at Hurn, Bournemouth, Hampshire, England.

Its final owner/operator was Sims Metal Ltd as VH-TVG.

Its fate:-

Withdrawn from service at Essendon Airport, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in October 1967. It was then gradually robbed of all useful spares. Remains sold to Sims Metal Ltd in November 1969. Broken up into sections 18 December 1969 and moved to their yard at Brooklyn, Western Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Photo of BEA - British European Airways Viscount G-AOJC

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