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jh5speed,
IIRC the switches were a backup in case the flight fine pitch stop failed so would only (except by aforementioned, dare I say, mavericks) be placed to FFP in the event of a malfunction
CATIII-NDB,
Yes, the windows were amazing.
Last flew G-AOHH Glasgow, Machrihanish, Islay on 11 Sep 1975. Coincidentally, the model on my bookshelf is HH.
G-AOHH VISCOUNT 802
MTOW: 29257kg Year Built: 1957
C of A Expiry: 21/08/1977
IIRC, in the 70s, the cabin alt was increased slightly above the design figure to reduce pressure diff in deference to the age of the aircraft.
It's about 30 years since I flew them and defer to those who may add to the above.