The last Vickers Viscount passenger flight to Jersey 1996 with BWA

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On the 8th June 1996 the last Vickers Viscount passenger flight by British World Airways (last operators of this aircraft type) to Jersey took place. This last flight was an 'enthusiast's charter' organised by the Friends of Viscount Stephen Piercey in conjunction with British World Airlines and flew to Jersey from Southend. The Viscount had been a part of the commercial aviation scene in Jersey for over 40 years, travelling between the island and the mainland with holiday makers. Over the years the island has been served by Viscounts from various airlines including British European Airways, British Midland Airways, British United Airways and British Air Ferries / British World Airlines. It was not an uncommon sight to see up to ten Viscounts together on the ramp at Jersey. The aircraft used was G-APEY a Viscount, 806, which was originally built for BEA and first flew from Brooklands in 1968. The aircraft was the last passenger Viscount in service in Europe. All profits from the flights went towards the continued preservation of another important Viscount. This is Vickers V-806 Viscount G-APIM Stephen Piercey at Brooklands, which keeps alive the name of Stephen a gifted photographer from nearby Addlestone. Stephen's great love was Aeroplanes but especially Prop liners and it was the magazine of that name that he founded. The Friends of Viscount Stephen Piercey would like to thank British World Airlines, Servicair, Fuel Supplies (C I) Ltd, Jersey State Airport, Flying Colours, Motor Trade Software and National Rescue for their contributions towards the flight.