Looking fresh and recently repainted into BAF's new colours, Carvair 10 was converted from C-54B LX-BBP (ex N1221V, LN-HAU, N12491 & 42-72277). Registered G-ASKG to Aviation Traders, July 1963; BUAF 'Channel Bridge', August 1963; Alisud leased, August 1963; BUAF, February 1964; BAF Big Joe, October 1967; F-BRPT CAT 'Commandant Charles', March 1969; TAR, June 1969; G-ASKG BAF, March 1973; TR-LUP SA de Construction, stored Brazzaville February 1975; TN-ADX Air Service, October 1981; 9Q-CTI EclAir, March 1993; Transair Cargo stored Kinshasa, April 1995; scrapped September 1995

Leased by Italian operator Alisud in 1963 for a Naples - Palermo car ferry service which was apparently not successful. Aircraft returned to British United Air Ferries in February 1964. Basic BUAF livery with green Alisud titles. Photo by: Richard Goring

A leisurely departure from 24 for "Big Joe". Became 9Q-CTI and destroyed at Kinshasa in September 1995.

Captain boarding "Big Joe" at Southend. Became 9Q-CTI and destroyed at Kinshasa in September 1995.

Carvair conversion no.10 from Douglas C-54 c/n 10382. Engine-start for its return service to Southend.

Classic Southend apron scene in the later days of Carvair operation, with 'Big Joe' heading a line of four. This aircraft ended her time as 9Q-CTI, destroyed at Kinshasa in 9.95