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    Airframe Family: Vickers 950/951/953 Vanguard / 953 Merchantman
    Latest Model:953C Merchantman
    Construction Number:721
    Last Civil Registration:G-APES
    Latest Owner or Location:East Midlands Aeropark, East Midlands Airport (North Side), Castle Donington, Leicestershire / Leics, England

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a 953.

    1962

    To BEA with c/r G-APES.

    1970

    Converted to a 953C.
    Markings applied: Swiftsure

    1976

    To Air Bridge Carriers (ABC).

    1 March 1980


    Photographer: Paul Thallon
    Notes: 1980 photo at Glasgow of a Vickers 953C Merchantman operated by Air Bridge Carriers

    Markings Applied: Hunting Cargo

    1995

    Retired.

    Circa 1996


    Photographer: Andy Chetwyn
    Notes: Hunting Cargo Airlines Vickers Vanguard Merchantman G-APES succumbing to the axe men at East Midlands Airport.

    To East Midlands Aeropark, East Midlands Airport (North Side), Castle Donington, Leicestershire/Leics, England.
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    27 November 2011


    Photographer: Terry Fletcher
    Notes: G-APES Nose/Cockpit exhibited at East Midlands Aeropark
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