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Hobby Master Airliner Series HL3007
Vickers Viscount 800 Diecast Model
British Caledonian, G-AOYR, 1985

1:200 Scale   Length   Width
Vickers Viscount 800   5.25"   5.75"

On Saturday March 1, 1958 c/n 266 V.806 Viscount made its maiden flight as G-AYOR. On April 11, 1958 the aircraft was delivered to BEA who had named it "R.M.A. Sir Richard Arkwright". On December 29, 1969 the aircraft was sold to BKS Air Transport. BKS was renamed Northeast Airlines when it became part of BEA on October 31, 1970 with the transfer of G-AOYR taking place on November 1, 1970. On March 31, 1974 British Airways was created which dissolved BOAC, BEA, Cambrian and Northeast Airlines that meant G-AOYR became part of BA. On March 31, 1982 the aircraft was stored until March 27, 1984 when BAF (British Air Ferries) purchased it. BAF renamed the aircraft "Viscount Aberdeen". On March 31, 1985 G-AOYR was leased to BCAL British Caledonian Airways who repainted the aircraft in their livery and renamed the aircraft "Viscount Caledonian Sky". Approximately in July of that year the aircraft was repainted in the British Caledonian "Commuter" scheme. In May 1986 the aircraft was returned to BAF who operated it until Aer Lingus leased for about two weeks on March 25, 1989. In 1993 BAF became known as British World Airways (BWA) so G-AOYR was on the move again until April 20, 1994 when it was removed from service and stored. In June 1996 it was broken up.

Vickers Viscount 800

Designed as a medium-range pressurized turboprop aircraft, the Vickers Viscount first flew on July 16, 1948. As the world's first turboprop airliner, the Viscount filled a need for passenger transport on less popular routes. The early 630 design could carry 32 passengers, but it was ultimately rejected because of high per-passenger costs that made it impractical for commercial purposes. The redesigned 700 could carry up to 48 passengers, and the later Type 800 "Super Viscount" added an extra 23 passengers for a total of 71. The Viscount remained in airline service until 1985, when it became primarily a charter service aircraft.

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Hobby Master Airliner Series

The Hobby Master "1:200 Airliner Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft.

Hobby Master "1:200 Airliner Series" diecast airplanes feature:

  • Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
  • Realistic panel lines and surface details.
  • Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
  • Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
  • Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
  • Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.

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