Vickers Vanguard/Merchantman
History
Built at Weybridge (Brooklands) - serial number 719.
First flown on 29th November 1961.
Delivered to British European Airways (BEA) 13th December 1961 & christened "Superb".
Converted to Merchantman 1970/1971.
Re-entered service 8th March 1971.
Retired by British Airways 8th November 1981.
Sold to Air Bridge Carriers in 1982
Changed to Hunting Cargo Airlines in 1992.
Retired by Hunting Cargo Airlines on 30th September 1996.
Positioned at Brooklands on 17 October 1996.
Deregistered 19th February 1997.
Typical flights with Hunting Cargo Airlines
Depart Belfast
20:30
Arrive Coventry
21.30
Depart Coventry
23:30
Arrive Brussels
00.30
Depart Brussels
02:05
Arrive Coventry
03.15
Depart Coventry
04:55
Arrive Belfast
06:00
Total flying hours: 44,019.
