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1950 Heathrow BEA Vickers Viking crash

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Vickers 657 Viking 1, BEA British European Airways AN2109226
Vickers 657 Viking 1, BEA British European Airways AN2109226

The 1950 Heathrow BEA Vickers Viking crash occurred on 31 October 1950 when a Vickers Viking operated by British European Airways (BEA) crashed at London Airport in heavy fog. The aircraft was on a scheduled flight between Paris and London's Northolt airport and 28 of the 30 passengers and crew on board were killed.

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