| 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: | 25 July 1976 |
| Photo by: | Terry Dann |
| Photo ID: | 884128 |
| Photo Comment |
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"Big John" taxying in on its 2 inner engines after landing on Southend's runway 06. 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. It was added on 28 December 2025, and has since been viewed 57 times. |