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Don't know the date but this was the last day the Viscounts flew from here.
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I think it was 1981, but not quite sure.
Added by Alastair on 26 January 2012
Sunday 28 March 1982 Willie - Viscounts G-AOYL, G-AOYM, G-AOYO and G-APIM formed the special flight from Glasgow to Kirkwall on the 27th by BA to mark the withdrawl of the type from service.
The late Jack Ridgway organised a big 'do' (dinner/dance) for all involved. On departing the four aircraft performed a flypast over the town.
Oddly enough, mention was made just the other evening on a BBC Alba documentary covering news reports around Scotland in that year.
The late Jack Ridgway organised a big 'do' (dinner/dance) for all involved. On departing the four aircraft performed a flypast over the town.
Oddly enough, mention was made just the other evening on a BBC Alba documentary covering news reports around Scotland in that year.
Added by David Dawson on 26 January 2012
The year is right, 1982 when myself and Dennis Rosie were the pipers at the last of the Viscounts. I have photos of the occasion showing Dennis and I in Kirkwall City Pipe Band uniforms, however, I did not join the KCPB until 1985! Anybody with any clues to this mystery?
Added by Mike Parkins on 03 June 2012
Senior moment.
Added by W Watters on 03 June 2012
St Ola
