Vickers Vimy by cfulton
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Description
F8614 is a reproduction and bears the name "Triple First" in recognition of the first ever non-stop transatlantic flight in 1919 and two other record-breaking flights to Australia and Cape Town.
In May 1967 the Vintage Aircraft and Flying Association decided to build a Vimy replica to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Alcock and Brown's trans-Atlantic flight.
Vickers Vimy
This was not an easy plane to try and photograph, it is huge!
The insert on the left is a propeller located below the engine on the right, with another below the engine on the left.
The insert on the right is the suspension on the undercarriage.
Have a good weekend,
Clive
Comments (9)
Mondwin
Fantastic capture my friend!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
kgb224
Stunning capture Clive. God Bless.
durleybeachbum
Hard to believe they didn't fall apart!
debbielove
One of the very much cooler aircraft in the Hanger, even if not an original.. (Alcock and Browns original Atlantic crossing Vimy IS in the Science Museum still).. Well caught mate! Rob
Faemike55
Fantastic shot of this interesting aircraft
MrsRatbag
It does look huge! Great work capturing the interesting details!
neiwil
Cool capture, you've got to love this for the sheer size of it.....I have a very similar shot of this, though mine has an 'original' debbielove in front getting a close-up of the engine :-) I don't recall the fighter with the thistle on it! but if memory serves, we were a bit rushed around this place due to it's being about to close..10/10+ a really great series...
Briney
Breathtaking... good to see that bit of history has been revived!
Maxidyne
I remember building a model of this years ago and you are right it is huge. Very impressive Clive.