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Which airline made the world’s first autoland in passenger service?
It’s difficult to fathom there was once a time where fog at an airport meant you were unable…
Wow! Amazing inflight Vanguard, DC-6B and Trident 1C historical cabin shots
One thing that is always hard to find are vintage historical cabin photos taken of aircraft during flight.…
Does anyone remember the British Airspeed Ambassador?
The Airspeed Ambassador was a medium range British airliner, powered by a pair of Bristol Centaurus 661 engines.…
Remember the rear facing exit row seats at Southwest Airlines?
An aircraft with a row of rear facing passenger seats was a thing once upon a time. You…
Does anyone remember the de Havilland Dragon Rapide?
The de Havilland Dragon Rapide is a short-range twin engine biplane that first flew on 17 April 1934.…
Does anyone remember the large, fast Vickers Vanguard?
The British built Vickers Vanguard was a short to medium range airliner produced in the United Kingdom. As…
Experience history with the British Airways Centenary Archive Collection
You would be hard pressed not to know that British Airways is celebrating 100 years in 2019. There…
Revealed: The new BEA retro jet for British Airways
British Airways birthday celebrations continue apace, with the BEA retro jet breaking cover. The 1959-1968 colours, colloquially referred…
British Airways to paint aircraft in retro colours for 100th birthday
British Airways are celebrating their centenary in 2019 and to celebrate, they are painting a number of aircraft…
Does anyone remember the Vickers Viscount?
The revolutionary Vickers Viscount first flew from Wisley in England on 16 July 1948. Powered by the Rolls-Royce…