Aircraft Photo of G-AOFW | Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair | British Air Ferries - BAF | AirHistory.net #869858
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:19 June 1976
Photo by:Terry Dann
Photo ID: 869858
Photo Comment

"Big John" taxying for departure on Southend's runway 24. Made the last BAF car ferry flight in January 1977. WFU at Southend in February 1977. After years of deterioration it was re-painted, engines re-fitted and placed on temporary static display outside BAF Engineering in October 1981 until sold to a scrap dealer in December 1983 and broken up on-site despite attempts by a former BAF Captain to save it.

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

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