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Throwback: The BOAC Plane That Landed On The River Thames

The feat commemorated 30 years of commercial air transport in the UK.

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Throwback: The Story Of BOAC's Junior Jet Club

The BOAC Junior Jet Club was free to join but was discontinued by British Airways in 1984.

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How & When Did BOAC Become Today's British Airways?

Exploring the story of the UK's most iconic airline.

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The Story Of The Vickers VC10

From its launch in 1964 with BOAC to its 50-year tenure as a tanker for the RAF, the VC10 has been a longstanding icon of the UK's aviation industry.

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What Happened To Ghana Airways?

The airline once had ambitious plans to fly to Tokyo and Sydney. Where did it all go wrong for the Ghanaian flag carrier?

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Intercontinental For 100 Years: The History Of British Airways

British Airways is by far one of the world's most famous airlines.

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British Airways' BOAC Boeing 747 Is Being Dismantled But You Could Buy Parts

Parts of the historic aircraft are expected to be sold to aviation enthusiasts once the aircraft is dismantled.

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The Evolution Of Transatlantic Flight

From early attempts by balloon to the supersonic era - what are some of the key moments in the history of transatlantic air travel?

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Why Did BEA Merge With BOAC To Form British Airways?

Looking back at the historic merger.

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61 Years Ago: The Story Of The Vickers VC10's First Flight

For decades, a VC-10 held the record for the fastest sub-sonic Atlantic crossing.

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Rare Interwar Airliner: The Story Of The De Havilland DH.91 'Albatross'

Only seven of the sleek aircraft were ever produced.

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A Relatively Short Career: The Story Of The Handley Page Hermes

The Handley Page Hermes was a post-war civilian passenger aircraft used in the UK. It flew with BOAC and many charter operators up to 1962.

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Throwback: When British Airways Retired The Vickers VC10

March 29 marks the 42nd anniversary of the last British Airways VC10 flight.

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Once The UK's Largest Independent Airline: The Story Of British Aviation Services

With prominent acquisitions and diverse air services, the British Aviation Services became Britain's largest independent airline in 1956.

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The BOAC Comet Made The 1st Commercial Transatlantic Jet Flight 64 Years Ago

There was plenty to celebrate with this historic service.

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In Memoriam: Queen Elizabeth's Aviation Heritage - How She Flew

Despite having a fleet of military and private jets as well as helicopters at her disposal, the Queen sometimes traveled commercial.

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Deadly Formation: How A Sudden Storm Cell Downed A BOAC Flight In Nigeria In 1956

On 24th June 1956, a BOAC aircraft crashed during its take-off from Kano Airport in Nigeria, leading to 32 deaths.

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Jubilee Celebrations: British Airways Shares Historic Moments Transporting The Queen

In honor of Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee, the UK flag carrier has reflected on its fondest Royal memories.

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