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The prototype Vickers Vimy Commercial K-107 at Hendon
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The prototype Vickers Vimy Commercial K-107 at Hendon
The prototype Vickers Vimy Commercial, K-107, at Hendon
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Commercial Hendon Prototype Vickers Vimy
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This photograph showcases the prototype Vickers Vimy K-107, an impressive aircraft that graced the skies during the early years of aviation history. The image was taken at Hendon, a historic aviation site located in London, England. The Vickers Vimy K-107 was a groundbreaking design for its time, engineered by the renowned Vickers Limited company. This particular aircraft, bearing the registration number K-107, was the first Vickers Vimy to be built specifically as a transport aircraft, featuring a larger fuselage and increased cargo capacity. The Vickers Vimy K-107 was a two-engine biplane with a distinctive streamlined fuselage and wings that boasted a wing span of 43 meters. Powered by two Rolls-Royce Eagle VIII engines, this aircraft was capable of reaching impressive speeds for the era, with a top speed of 120 miles per hour. The photograph captures the K-107 in its glory at Hendon, surrounded by other aircraft and hangars. The image offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the sophistication and innovation of aviation technology during the 1920s. The Vickers Vimy K-107 paved the way for future transport aircraft, leaving a lasting impact on the aviation industry.
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