Armstrong Whitworth AW.660 Argosy: Britain’s Legendary “Whistling Wheelbarrow”

The Armstrong Whitworth AW.660 Argosy was a British post-war turboprop transport and cargo aircraft, built in both civilian and military versions. Known as the “Whistling Wheelbarrow,” this rare plane featured a distinctive twin-boom design, double-end loading, and impressive versatility. The RAF used 56 Argosies as troop and supply carriers, while airlines like BEA and SAFE Air operated civil models worldwide. From its maiden flight in 1959 to retirement in the 1990s, the Argosy left a unique legacy in aviation history. Learn the full story of this unusual freighter. ========================================== Become a channel sponsor (Donate):    / @retrotransport   ========================================== 00:00 - Intro Retro Transport 00:05 - Armstrong Whitworth AW.660 Argosy History 03:22 - Outro Retro Transport #RetroTransport #ArmstrongWhitworth #Argosy #AW660 #BritishAircraft #Aircraft #RAF #AviationHistory #WhistlingWheelbarrow #MilitaryTransport #Turboprop