Air Crash Detective, 28th Dec.
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Air Crash Detective, 28th Dec.
Arrow Air crash, Gander.
During several interviews with one of the Canuck investigators, there is a high wing a/c in the immediate background, predominantly red in colour. Can someone please identify it, I've drawn blanks with my efforts?
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During several interviews with one of the Canuck investigators, there is a high wing a/c in the immediate background, predominantly red in colour. Can someone please identify it, I've drawn blanks with my efforts?
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Without actually having seen that programme and just going with your information, I'd hazard a guess at a Handley Page Herald in the red & white livery of Eastern Provincial Airways*. I'm obviously open to other suggestions!
Now I'll have to wade through YouTube to find that particular episode.
Edit: *Of course, also depending on the date of the interview with the investigator!
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Now I'll have to wade through YouTube to find that particular episode.
Edit: *Of course, also depending on the date of the interview with the investigator!
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Thank you for the responses.
It looked more like a Viscount. The windshield wiper in the centre was an odd feature, I thought, which I can't see on any pics of a Herald.
It looked more like a Viscount. The windshield wiper in the centre was an odd feature, I thought, which I can't see on any pics of a Herald.
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Thanks Dogimed, I've now watched that Arrow Air episode of Air Crash Detective. Agreed, it's definitely a Viscount in the background, and your photo proves it was the errant wingtip of another aircraft causing previous confusion.
For myself, beginning in 1957, many happy hours spent aboard Viscounts - great memories!
For myself, beginning in 1957, many happy hours spent aboard Viscounts - great memories!