Vickers Valient model crash

[Philbes]

The 16-foot wing-span model of the Vickers Valient has crashed, burnt and was destroyed on only its fourth flight. The flight was in front of an inspector to obtain a license for flights in public. The Register web-site has more details.

The model was insured for £15,000 and took 4 years to complete.

Hope there is a video of one of its flights.

Edited by Philbes on Thursday 15th March 15:14

[Eric Mc]

Bad luck - but not unexpected. Most flying models seem to have a finite flying career.

[Le TVR]

It was this one:

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=285993&f=159&h=0

Sorry to see it go like that Simon.

[tr7v8]

What Register?

[Philbes]

tr7v8 said:

What Register?

www.theregister.co.uk/2007/03/14/valiant_crash_and_burn/

[roop]

Yep, that's the one

Le TVR said:

It was this one:

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=285993&f=159&h=0

Sorry to see it go like that Simon.