Vickers Vanguard
[SK501]

The description below is taken from the Airfix catalogue this kit was first seen in. There is also extra information underneath the main catalogues description including the changes to the name of this kit in the catalogues.

A 66-part kit complete with B.E.A. markings. The Vanguard first flew in January 1959, and entered service with B.E.A. in 1961, replacing Viscounts on many of the shorter high density routes within Europe. Powered by four 5,000 h.p. Rolls-Royce Tyne jet-prop engines it has a cruising speed of 425 m.p.h. The Vanguard has a wing span of 118 feet and length of 122 feet 10 inches. It is able to carry 139 passengers yet can still operate from small airfields. - Taken from the 2nd edition catalogue (1963)

3rd edition catalogue (1964), recorded as a Series B kit.

5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as Vickers 'Vanguard' from Vickers Vanguard.

7th edition catalogue (1969), recorded as a Series 3 kit.

8th edition catalogue (1970), recorded as a Series 2 kit.

9th edition catalogue (1971), recorded as a Series 3 kit.

1993 edition catalogue, recorded as a new kit.

1993 edition catalogue, listed as Vickers Vanguard from Vickers 'Vanguard'.