Percival Prince

Percival Aircraft · United Kingdom · first flew 1948 · transport aircraft

The Percival Prince was a successful British twin-engine feeder liner and executive transport of the late 1940s, produced in both civil and military variants. The military Pembroke variant served widely with the RAF and export customers.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsLow-mounted, straight
E — Engines2 × piston, wing-mounted
F — Fuselage14.12 m fuselage
T — TailConventional

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A clean low-wing twin with retractable gear, round radial engine nacelles, and a conventional tail. The Percival Prince family is distinguished from similar types by its relatively slender fuselage and British construction details.

Specifications

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History

First flying in 1948, the Prince entered service with several small airlines and executive operators. The military Pembroke variant for communications and light transport was ordered in significant numbers by the RAF and numerous export customers through the 1950s.

Variants

The Prince was produced in several passenger and cargo versions; the military Pembroke was a dedicated communications and transport derivative, and the Sea Prince served the Royal Navy as a trainer.

Where you'll see it

The Prince served with British independent carriers and the RAF's Pembroke variant remained in service until the 1980s; the Sea Prince trained Royal Navy aircrew for many years. The type is genuinely relevant to UK aviation history.

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