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Jul. 07, 1950 - First Airscrew Turbine Airliner In Use Today.: Aviation history was made today when the world's first prop-jet passengers service opened. British European Airways gained the distinction of being the first airline in the world operate an airscrew- turbine airline. The aircraft, a Vickers Viscount prototype was used on the London -Paris service. Photo shows passengers going aboard the aircraft at Northolt today
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13160615
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46126226
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5608px x 4455px
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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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Keystone Pictures USA
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Airline Airscrew Distinction Gained Northolt Operate Prop-jet Turbine
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