2006-06-08 UP, UP AND AWAY

I am sure this interesting volume will be welcomed by civil aviation enthusiasts, model makers as well as ex employees of the airline, together with those researching the airline in any shape or form.

The volume includes what a remarkable fleet list, with full details of aircraft types, serial numbers, purchases and disposals too. There is a fascinating section on the airline's predecessors and the early operations from the both Croydon and Northolt before the move to the new airport at Heathrow. All aspects relating to the airline are covered in the publication and the reader will therefore find useful information on engineering bases, terminals, European and domestic passenger and cargo services as well as helicopter operations.

There are of course numerous black and white and colour archive photographs of aircraft, equipment, advertising media, route maps and personalities too. The anecdotes from former crew and ground-staff add the human element, making this a valuable reference work for enthusiast's bookshelves.