Dear All,
First flight dates are often recorded in great detail, with a little
research the first flight date of every one of thousands of Boeing
737s could be traced.
What about last flights of any given type ?
Heres a few to start the ball rolling
DH-86 Express G-ACZP was damaged on landing at Madrid 21/9/58, when
attempts were made to move her the main spar was snapped thus
rendering the type extinct.
Miles Aerovan c/n 6397 OO-MAR was damaged beyond repair at Spa in
Belgium 25/6/61. This was I believe the last flying example.
Avro Tudor c/n 1345 G-AHNL flew Lisbon – Stansted on 16/6/59 and into
retirement.
When Vickers Viking F-BMEU was WFU at Nice in 1971 was she the last
flying example?
DH-95 G-AFYF, FYK and FYL were broken up at Redhill in May 1954 which
one was the last to fly?
DH-91 “Fortuna” crashed at Shannon July 1943 was this the last one to
fly? “FIONA” and “Falcon” were broken up in Autumn 1944 did either fly
after July 1943? the De Havilland DH-91 Albatross
Fortuna was G-AFDK, Fiona was G-AFDM and Falcon was
G-AFDJ
Curiously Putnam British Civil aircraft since 1919 gives autumn 1944
as break up date for ‘DM and ‘DJ whereas Putnams De Havilland aircraft
since 1909 gives 9/43.
Some one please cast some light into the shadows
Miles Marathon JA 6009 c/n 136 lingered until broken up at Nagoya as
late as 1974. Were the Japanese twins JA 6009 and JA 6010 last two
flying or does that honour belong elsewhere?
There are many many others, this hopefully will become a thread that
runs and runs, a further example Hermes G-ALDA arrived at Gatwick on
13th December 1964 the last flight of the type, where from ?
Last flights for Hastings, York,Beverley, Comet, Argosy etc should be
traceable given the skill and knowledge evident within the erudite
membership of this group.
Your contributions, time and trouble much appreciated,
Be lucky
David
By: T J Johansen - 25th December 2008 at 17:00
I think that would be N8022L in December 1979 to Greater Inagua Island in the Caribean, from where I know not. Shortly after it went tech there several principals in the operator were arrested by The Drugs Enforcement Agency. As far as I know she is still there with a seized Merlin.
Hope it helps
David
According to several reports I’ve read the a/c was scrapped many years ago.
http://www.airliners.net/photo/Canadair-C-54GM-North/1406887/L/
T J
By: AvgasDinosaur - 25th December 2008 at 15:58
a further example Hermes G-ALDA arrived at Gatwick on
13th December 1964 the last flight of the type, where from ?
I now believe she was later positioned to Southend for scrapping. Can anyone confirm this or the date?
Much appreciated.
Be lucky
David
By: topgun regect - 24th December 2008 at 15:02
The last RAF Lancaster RF325 flew October 1956 from St Mawgen to Wroughton to be scrapped
Here is a interesting article on ‘last flights’
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1957/1957%20-%200008.html
Martin
By: AvgasDinosaur - 24th December 2008 at 10:44
Does anyone have a date for the last flight of a Canadair C4 Argonaut ?
Planemike
I think that would be N8022L in December 1979 to Greater Inagua Island in the Caribean, from where I know not. Shortly after it went tech there several principals in the operator were arrested by The Drugs Enforcement Agency. As far as I know she is still there with a seized Merlin.
Hope it helps
David
By: DragonRapide - 24th December 2008 at 07:58
Last Hastings flight – I seem to recall that was Newark’s example being delivered to Winthorpe following use in connection with V-bomber crew training (although that sounds a bit odd now I’m writing it!)
Can my vague recollection be confirmed?
This is a good thread!
By: Arabella-Cox - 23rd December 2008 at 22:56
Does anyone have a date for the last flight of a Canadair C4 Argonaut ?
Planemike
By: Scouse - 23rd December 2008 at 19:05
One obvious one is the Wright Flyer: December 17 1903, maybe an hour or so after its first flight!
By: Scouse - 23rd December 2008 at 19:03
I stand corrected. I double-checked against the Vanguard-Merchantman web site, and on second reading it’s not as clear as I though it was.
By: Joe Petroni - 23rd December 2008 at 18:54
The last Vickers Vanguard flight was on October 17 1996 when G-APEP was ferried from Coventry to Weybridge.
Correct date, but it was Castle Donington to Weybridge. I have some video to prove it somewhere.
By: AvgasDinosaur - 23rd December 2008 at 18:18
Last Bristol Britannia flight was 14th October 1997 when XM496 flew into Kemble having been ferried back from Africa.
Jon
I believe the last sector was Las Palmas – Kemble (GCLA – EGBP)
Hope it helps
Be lucky
David
By: Loose-Head - 23rd December 2008 at 13:28
Last Gloster Javelin flight : XH897 to Duxford Jan 1975.
Would have loved to have seen and heard one if these flying….:(
By: Jon H - 22nd December 2008 at 23:09
Last Bristol Britannia flight was 14th October 1997 when XM496 flew into Kemble having been ferried back from Africa.
Jon
By: Scouse - 22nd December 2008 at 22:45
The last Vickers Vanguard flight was on October 17 1996 when G-APEP was ferried from Coventry to Weybridge.
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