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Preserved Vickers Viscount 701 'R.M.A. Sir John Franklin' in BEA livery at Duxford, showcasing a classic British turboprop airliner.
© EPAerospace
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Spotter's notes
G-APFJ represents an era when BEA dominated European routes; its preservation helps tell the story of early jet-age commercial aviation in Britain.
Aircraft identity
Registration
G-APFJ
ICAO Type
V701
Model
Vickers Viscount 701
Manufacturer
Vickers-Armstrongs
Airline
British European Airways (historic; BEA no longer exists)
Airline Code
BEA / BE
Livery
British European Airways (BEA) classic livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Dart Mk 506 turboprops (x4)
Thrust
~1,455 kW (1,950 shp) per engine
Wingspan
28.55 meters
Length
24.28 meters
Height
8.15 meters
MTOW
31,800 kilograms
Range
2,675 kilometers
Capacity
53-65 passengers
Cruise Speed
500 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 2 (no data in decibels, classic turboprop standards)