Arriving at its Gatwick base. Soon to be disposed of, replaced by DC-8s.

G-AOVF at Sydney on a cargo charter.

Built for BOAC at Filton in 1957 and originally to have been Srs 300LR G-AOFF. Sold to British Eagle in 3.64 and Monarch in 1.70 but quickly passed to Donaldson then IAS. To Invicta 4.76. Leased as 9Q-CAZ in 1.81 but wfu at Manston 6.81. Ferried to Southend and then to Cosford for preservation in 5.84 as part of the BA Collection. Restored to BOAC colours but later unfortunately painted in fake RAF colours, although at least she survived the cull that cost us the 707-436, Trident and VC-10

Donaldson's ex BOAC Britannia 312F convertible pax/freight aircraft "Nike" decelerates on Runway 06 on arrival whilst operating an inclusive tour flight from Munich with a back-cloth of the Pennine Chain.

I remember this aircraft visiting the North Passenger Terminal at JFK in the late 1960's when it flew for Donaldson Air Services

BOAC's Britannia 312 has operated a JFK-Ringway schedule and now departs for Heathrow leaving its tracks on the frosty apron. G-AOVF served BOAC from 01.58 until sale to British Eagle in 03.64.