The prototype Avro 748 demonstrating a single engine overshoot and noticeably using right rudder to counteract asymmetric thrust. It first flew in June 1960 and was later rebuilt into the HS748MF prototype as G-ARRV (c/n 1548). Scrapped at Woodford (EGCD) in April 1969.

One of the early 748s built with an Avro c/n plate. Entered service as LV-HHF. To Dan-Air in 1977 as G-BEKD. Later to EI-BSF as one of the first aircraft of Ryanair, entering service on the Dublin - Luton route on 23 May 1986. Ended up as a fire trainer. Photo from: Hawker Siddeley

slide from the NK collection. - G-BEKF was built in 1962, and one of the oldest of the type in DAN-AIR service. It had been bought from Argentina in 1977. Two years later, on 31/JUL/79, the aircraft was lost in a take-off accident at Sumburgh.

Retained the Dan Air scheme without titles but operated by Emerald Airways.

Acquired by Dan Air from Aerolineas Argentina with whom it was registered LV-HHF.

imported to the UK, but never operated there. Registration was removed, but here the ODJ was still on the nose gear doors. Scrapped.

This ex-Ryanair 748 is now used by EFAST Ireland (Emergency Fire and Safety Training) at Weston. It had previously been used for special forces training by the Irish Army at nearby Casement Aerodrome.

Leased from GPA Jan 86 to Jan 87.

Ex TN-AGA, registered May 2000 and became TR-LWF May 2001. Crashed after departure from Libreville 8th June 2004

Venture Airways provided an all First Class service linking Coventry with Paris CDG. The aircraft had F class seats in a 1-2 configuration. Small world that it was, one of the Venture Airways company executives lived next door to my parents. Shortly after they commenced operations he invited me to sample their service. This photo was taken early morning prior to my departure to Paris CDG. It was a wonderful experience, but sadly Venture Airways' existence was short-lived as they could not compete with the multi-frequency options offered by established airlines from nearby Birmingham Airport.

I'm posting this poor quality photo in absence of any other. Leased from Dan-Air London (G-BEKD) Jul 83 until Dec 85. Returned to Dan-Air. Later became EI-BSF with a small Irish airline called Ryanair!

Ex VP-LII, registered 28th May 1965 to BKS, then to Skyways Coach Air which merged into Dan-Air Apr 1972. To VP-LVO 28th Oct 1985

Ex OY-DFV, registered 3rd May 1971 and withdrawn from use EGHL (Lasham) Oct 1989, scrapped Apr 1990