<p>Britain's premier airline is now among the world's elite. This book summarizes the early pioneering days and the nationalized postwar years of Britain European Airways and the British Overseas Airways Corporation. We then see the joining of these two under the banner of British Airways and follow its early history into successful privatization and the ailine's freedom to pursue new ventures. Every type of aircraft that has been operated by BA is described the nuances of livery styles are illustrated in color. British Airways has acquired airlines, invested in others and has franchise partners; these are identified and the aircraft described.</p>

British Airways

Engineering & Transportation

Gaskell, Keith

Transportation

The Crowood Press, UK

This colourful book illustrates the exotic aviation scene of South Africa where the range of operators and diverity of aircraft types is unrivalled anywhere else in the world.Airliners range from small commuter turbo-props to wide bodied 747s, but more unusual are the older generation of jets that are still in everyday use - BAC One-Elevens, Boeing 727s and even a passenger-carrying Boeing 707. Other veterans from the last fifty years can also be seen flying - for example Phoebus Apollo operate three Douglas Skymasters and are preparing a 1937 vintage Dakota for 'air safari' trips to Europe. Other rarities include Caravelles, ex-RAF Andovers, a host of DC-3/4/6s and the last commercially operated Viscounts. South Africa's preservation scene thrives in ideal conditions with unlimited airspace and excellent weather. Cape Town hosts a remarkable fast-jet population that includes the world's only airworthy English Electric Lightnings and Blackburn Buckaneers. South African Airways' Historic flight is well known for its passenger charters with veteran airliners and the Air Force Historic Flight maintains a collection of warbirds that currently includes an airworthy Avro Shackleton.

South African Skies

History

Military

Airlife Pub Ltd

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