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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 Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Viscount AP-AJC
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AP-AJC - Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) - January 1959 to May 1959

Delivered new to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). Taken at Wisley Airfield, Surrey, England in December 1958 during the flight test phase prior to the fitment of extended range 'slipper' fuel tanks.

The titles on this side are in Bengali script with Urdu script on the other side.

Photo source - Terry Magee


Aircraft Summary

Photo of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Viscount AP-AJC
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)

This aircraft c/n 335, a V.815, was built for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) as AP-AJC and first flew on Wednesday, 17 December 1958 at Hurn, Bournemouth, Hampshire, England.

Its final owner/operator was Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) as AP-AJC.

Its fate:-

Damaged beyond repair after running off the end of the runway at Rawalpindi Airport, Pakistan 18 May 1959 only four months after being delivered.

Photo of BEA - British European Airways Viscount G-AOJC

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