Dan-Air Viscounts
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Dan-Air Viscounts
Anyone remember these ? I remember the 800 series going through LBA in the late 70s/early 80s on Jersey flights but I don't think they were owned or operated by Dan-Air. Probably Fields/Air Bridge. The 700s used to hang out at Lydd but I think they were leased from Alidair.
Glad to hear from anyone who can throw any light on this subject.
MC
Glad to hear from anyone who can throw any light on this subject.
MC
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G-ARBY and G-ARIR series 708 On lease from Alidair 10 & 12/75. Both returned 12/75.
G-BBDK series 808 on lease from ABC 3/75 to 10/75.
G-BGLC and G-BCZR series 810/839 both obtained early 1979. LC flew last service 26/10/80 and ZR last service 27/4/81. Both were sold to Air Zimbabwe.
G-BBDK series 808 on lease from ABC 3/75 to 10/75.
G-BGLC and G-BCZR series 810/839 both obtained early 1979. LC flew last service 26/10/80 and ZR last service 27/4/81. Both were sold to Air Zimbabwe.
The 839 series A/C came from Oman Air Force (serial 501 or 502) and had previously been a VIP A/C for the Shar of Persia.
It had been sold to a southern africa country (Botswana or Namibia or some other, I can't remember) in late 1977.
It went to Dan-Air for re-furbish but the work was never paid for, so Dan-Air decided to operate it.
An old colleague of mine, John Bates, was with it at the time.
It had been sold to a southern africa country (Botswana or Namibia or some other, I can't remember) in late 1977.
It went to Dan-Air for re-furbish but the work was never paid for, so Dan-Air decided to operate it.
An old colleague of mine, John Bates, was with it at the time.
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Rember the Dan Air Viscounts well lovely aircraft, the website below is worth a visit
Aircraft Photos Aviation Pictures Vickers Viscount Aircraft History and Information
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Aircraft Photos Aviation Pictures Vickers Viscount Aircraft History and Information
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807 G-CSZB worked Lydd - Channel Islands flights in 1979. Leased aircraft, initially in Southern International colours but repainted into Dan Air Livery in May/June of that year.
This is an excellent resource Aircraft Photos Aviation Pictures Vickers Viscount Aircraft History and Information
This is an excellent resource Aircraft Photos Aviation Pictures Vickers Viscount Aircraft History and Information
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G-ARBY series 708 leased from Alidair 10/75 - 12/75 and 1/3/77-1/9/79
G-ARGR series 708 leased from Alidair 7/77-27/8/77 and 7/78-18/1/79
G-ARIR series 708 leased from Alidair 10/12/75, sub-leased by Dan Air to British Midland from 22/6/77 - 7/77. Returned to Alidair 7/77. Leased from Alidair again from 4/78-30/4/79.
G-BBDK series 808 on lease from ABC 3/75 to 10/75.
G-BDRC series 724, wet-leased from Alidair 27/2/78-27/1/79 and 8/9/80-10/80
G-BGLC and G-BCZR series 810/839 both obtained early 1979. LC flew last service 26/10/80 and ZR last service 27/4/81. Both were sold to Air Zimbabwe.
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G-ARGR series 708 leased from Alidair 7/77-27/8/77 and 7/78-18/1/79
G-ARIR series 708 leased from Alidair 10/12/75, sub-leased by Dan Air to British Midland from 22/6/77 - 7/77. Returned to Alidair 7/77. Leased from Alidair again from 4/78-30/4/79.
G-BBDK series 808 on lease from ABC 3/75 to 10/75.
G-BDRC series 724, wet-leased from Alidair 27/2/78-27/1/79 and 8/9/80-10/80
G-BGLC and G-BCZR series 810/839 both obtained early 1979. LC flew last service 26/10/80 and ZR last service 27/4/81. Both were sold to Air Zimbabwe.
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I flew for BAF 86/67 and can definitely recall operating Jersey- LBA rotations in ex BA 800 series.I can look in my logbooks if its any help to you.VBR Stampe
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Good to see the Dan-Air Viscounts are fondly remembered, even though they weren't technically Dan_Air aircraft. Interesting to see that Dan-Air were prepared to have the aircraft painted in their own livery (in most cases anyway) although they were on lease. Corporate identity must have been important to them.
I remember being quite excited seeing one of them at LBA for the first time, probably in 1979 or 1980 and wondering what had happened to the 748s that were usually to be seen doing the Channel Island routes. Shame the two 830 series had relatively short careers in the UK. I don't suppose the move to Zimbabwe increased their life expectancy. I may be wrong but I think I've seen pictures of an 800-series in a hybrid BMA/Dan-Air livery at LBA. Possibly 'ZR given its BMA operation at some time.
Stampe, you have the privilege of having flown in one of my favourites, the ex-BA 800s. I have distant but clear memories of the bright yellow Northeast machines at LBA before BA got their hands on them and painted them in dull red, white and blue. Still, it was nice to see them reappear at LBA in '82 when BAF used them for Jersey flights. Several on a weekend for Lewis's Travel, I believe. Did you enjoy flying the Viscount ? I've spoken to one or two pilots, young and old, who loved it and even preferred it to more modern props.
I remember being quite excited seeing one of them at LBA for the first time, probably in 1979 or 1980 and wondering what had happened to the 748s that were usually to be seen doing the Channel Island routes. Shame the two 830 series had relatively short careers in the UK. I don't suppose the move to Zimbabwe increased their life expectancy. I may be wrong but I think I've seen pictures of an 800-series in a hybrid BMA/Dan-Air livery at LBA. Possibly 'ZR given its BMA operation at some time.
Stampe, you have the privilege of having flown in one of my favourites, the ex-BA 800s. I have distant but clear memories of the bright yellow Northeast machines at LBA before BA got their hands on them and painted them in dull red, white and blue. Still, it was nice to see them reappear at LBA in '82 when BAF used them for Jersey flights. Several on a weekend for Lewis's Travel, I believe. Did you enjoy flying the Viscount ? I've spoken to one or two pilots, young and old, who loved it and even preferred it to more modern props.
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I don't suppose the move to Zimbabwe increased their life expectancy.
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Dan-Air Viscounts
Anyone remember these ? I remember the 800 series going through LBA in the late 70s/early 80s on Jersey flights but I don't think they were owned or operated by Dan-Air
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I am fairly sure that I recall seeing a Dan Air Viscount at Gloucester some 35 years ago. My memory tells me that Dan Air flew to Isle of Man, Jersey and maybe also Carlisle. My recollection is that HS 748's were the norm---but I'm almost sure that on at least one occasion I saw them fly a Viscount into Staverton.
One Poster has also mentioned the Dan Air Comets. I recall splendid return Clarksons Holidays flights from Gatwick to Valencia in September 1966 or 67. Was the aircraft perhaps G-APDK ? What I do know for sure is that it "made" my holiday to be going and returning by Comet 4 !
One Poster has also mentioned the Dan Air Comets. I recall splendid return Clarksons Holidays flights from Gatwick to Valencia in September 1966 or 67. Was the aircraft perhaps G-APDK ? What I do know for sure is that it "made" my holiday to be going and returning by Comet 4 !
