Aircraft Photo of G-AOFW | Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair | British Air Ferries - BAF | AirHistory.net #19537
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-AOFW
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10351 (12)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
Aircraft Name:Big John
Location
City / Airport:SouthendMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGMC   IATA: SEN   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:April 1974
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 19537
Photo Comment

After withdrawal in the late 1970's there was a hope she'd be preserved but despite a campaign led by a BAF Captain, sadly "Big John" was broken up in 12.83, closing an important chapter of Southend history

This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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