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When in Service

Heathrow from Queens building circa 1962

© Graham Dives

In the rain at Dussledorf circa 1965

© Gunter Grondstein

Being converted to Merchantman at Heathrow 1971

© Jon Hillier

PEP in British Airways livery in Glasgow 1978

© Stewart Andrew

Ready for loading

© Colin Mitchinson

BFS Loading Mid 1980's

© John Downey

Switzerland 1980's

© Martin Oertle

Arriving at Brooklands prior to landing

© Colin Mitchinson

Arriving at Brooklands prior to landing

© Colin Mitchinson

Arriving crew:

L: Capt. Moore P1

R: Capt. Weston P2

© Colin Mitchinson

 

Engines Running & Taxiing

The last taxi

29 May 2004

© Steve Green

End of the road

29 May 2004

© Steve Green

Fire engine salute

29 May 2004

© Steve Green

Hot start #1 engine 2002

© John Downey

 


Current Situation

Waterlogged

4 Jan 2003

© Albert Pruden

Aircraft park

31 Oct 2004

© Martin Strick

A typical Captain's uniform when the aircraft was in service with BEA

© David Booker

Placard describing uniform & medals

© David Booker

A view looking down the cabin towards the igloo

© David Booker

Showing how parcels were carried in the igloo

© David Booker

General view looking towards the cockpit

© David Booker

Typical equipment associated with the aircraft

© David Booker

Prop hub, blade & throttle box

© David Booker

Cockpit instrument panels

© David Booker

Cockpit instrument panels

© David Booker

Promotional display boards in the cabin

© David Booker

Head on view

© David Booker

All 4 running well

© Dave Booker