Anyone remember Viscounts? We imported two of them, right?
Australia operated a total of 27 (includes 2 RAAF). All removed from service by 1970.
Had a sad history in Australia
VH-TVA crew training Mangalore 31/10/54 3 fatal
VH-TVC thunderstorm Botany Bay 30/11/61 15 fatal
VH-RMI fire in cabin pressurisation blower #2 engine caused wing failure Winton, Queensland 22/9/66 24 fatal
VH-RMQ wing failed at #3 engine due incorrectly installed bush in the lower spar boom 31/12/68 25 fatal