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FLY WITH THE STARS

by Susan Ottaway; Ian Ottaway

Published by Sutton Publishing. 1st. 2007

Fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. British South American Airways - the rise and controversial fall of a long-haul trailblazer. Black boards, gilt title to spine. 244 pages. B/w photos.

Minimal rubbing to wrapper edges.

ISBN: 9780750944489
Stock no. 1320289

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Contents

  • Acknowledgementws
  • Map of BSAA Routes
  • Introduction
  • 1. From the Sea to the Air
  • 2. Pathfinder, Pioneer and Leader
  • 3. An Airline is Born
  • 4. The Government Decides
  • 5. The People Behind the Airline
  • 6. Ministry Interference
  • 7. A Bad Year For Safety
  • 8. A Very Suspicious Death
  • 9. STENDEC
  • 10. The Tudor Fiasco
  • 11. A Tiger Goes Missing
  • 12. Lord Nathan Deals a Crushing Blow
  • 13. A Magnificent Achievement in Berlin
  • 14. The Disappearance of Star Ariel
  • 15. 'I think I'll have a spot of lunch!'
  • Epilogue: An Unpopular Merger
  • Appendix I. Aircraft Performance Comparison
  • Appendix II. Accidents to Aircraft of BSAA
  • Appendix III. Accidents to BOAC and BEA Aircraft
  • Appendix IV. Proving Flight on 1 January 1946
  • Appendix V. Aircraftr Operated by British South American Airways
  • Bibliography
  • Index

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