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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.
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.
How & When Did BOAC Become Today's British Airways?
Exploring the story of the UK's most iconic airline.
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.
Parts Of An Iconic 'BOAC' Boeing 747-400 Will Be Repurposed Across The Aviation Industry
Hundreds of its parts are also up for general sale.
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?
Intercontinental For 100 Years: The History Of British Airways
British Airways is by far one of the world's most famous airlines.
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 184: Thai Airbus A380 Sale, BOAC Boeing 747 Scrapped
Join Tom for the latest from the world of aviation.
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.
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?
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.
Rare Interwar Airliner: The Story Of The De Havilland DH.91 'Albatross'
Only seven of the sleek aircraft were ever produced.
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.
Throwback: When British Airways Retired The Vickers VC10
March 29 marks the 42nd anniversary of the last British Airways VC10 flight.
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.
The BOAC Comet Made The 1st Commercial Transatlantic Jet Flight 64 Years Ago
There was plenty to celebrate with this historic service.
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.
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.
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.