BEA bringt den Viscount der Welt erstes Flugzeug Turbinen-Propeller-Antrieb : german language leaflet issued by British European Airways, c1953 : cover and main fold
A German language publicity leaflet "BEA bringt den Viscount
der Welt erstes Flugzeug Turbinen-Propeller-Antrieb" or " BEA brings the Viscount
the world's first aircraft with turbine-propeller drive" and that gives details of the Vickers Viscount turbo-prop aircraft that entered service with BEA on 18 April 1953. It was the world's first scheduled turbo-prop flight and the aircraft proved popular with both BEA and many other airlines that ordered them. In pre-jet days the aircraft had distinct advantages over piston engined types and the size, seating 48 passengers, served medium haul destinations. The aircraft was powered by the successful Rolls Royce Dart engine.
As can be seen from the foldout section through the aircraft BEA sold the various passenger amenities and services including the use of pressurised cabins. The main fold out shows three destinations through three windows with happy travellers raning from businessmen to a very smartly dressed couple - back in the days when you dressed to travel by air!
BEA bringt den Viscount der Welt erstes Flugzeug Turbinen-Propeller-Antrieb : german language leaflet issued by British European Airways, c1953 : cover and main fold
A German language publicity leaflet "BEA bringt den Viscount
der Welt erstes Flugzeug Turbinen-Propeller-Antrieb" or " BEA brings the Viscount
the world's first aircraft with turbine-propeller drive" and that gives details of the Vickers Viscount turbo-prop aircraft that entered service with BEA on 18 April 1953. It was the world's first scheduled turbo-prop flight and the aircraft proved popular with both BEA and many other airlines that ordered them. In pre-jet days the aircraft had distinct advantages over piston engined types and the size, seating 48 passengers, served medium haul destinations. The aircraft was powered by the successful Rolls Royce Dart engine.
As can be seen from the foldout section through the aircraft BEA sold the various passenger amenities and services including the use of pressurised cabins. The main fold out shows three destinations through three windows with happy travellers raning from businessmen to a very smartly dressed couple - back in the days when you dressed to travel by air!