This Vickers-Armstrongs Viscount Model 757 was delivered to Trans Canada Air-Lines on March 28 1957 and remained in their fleet until April 27 1974. From January 21 1977 until June 10 1980 CF-THG was operated by Harrison Airways of Vancouver. When it's flying days ended it was used by Pacific Vocational Institute for maintenance training until September 1995 when it was replaced by a 737 aircraft. The Viscount was then parked on the Vancouver ramp until 2005 when she was purchased by the BCAM for one dollar. THG was transported to the Museum from Vancouver by barge through the assistance of BCAM member Glen Pearce and the courtesy of Nickel Brothers House Moving. Restoration work began in the Spring of 2007
Airplanes - Civilian - Static Display - Propeller
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By: kjfitz
