Boac Collection (page 5)

Gibraltar Airstrip with Douglas Dakota plane
Gibraltar Airstrip with Douglas C47 Dakota 4 in the foreground and bombers in the background, probably during the Second World War. Date: circa 1940s

The Royal visit to India and Pakistan
The royal travellers about to board their Britannia airliner on their way to India and Pakistan. Date: 1961

Trinidad Airport
The Help Desk of a rather empty waiting lounge in the BOAC Building, Port of Spain Airport, Trinidad, West Indies. Date: late 1960s

Royal Guards Band
A Royal Guards Band Parade, outside the BOAC headquarters, Buckingham Palace Road, central London. Date: late 1960s

Miss May Mitchell of Pontypridd, crankshaft polisher
Miss May Mitchell of Pontypridd, formerly a vacuum cleaner supervisor, polishes a crankshaft from a damaged engine at the BOAC Depot in South Wales in 1942. Date: 1942

Two Short Sandringham 5s of BOAC at moorings in Hong Kong, including G-AHZD, Portmarnock, left

CJ5 6433 VC10, BOAC
VC10, BOAC, Brooklands Motorsport Day 12th October 2014

Short S45 Solent G-AHIU Solway of BOAC
Short S45 Solent, G-AHIU, Solway, of BOAC

Boeing 707s and Vickers VC10s of BOAC at Heathrow airport

A BOAC Short S45 Solent 3 G-AHIM on Vaaldam South Africa
A BOAC Short S45 Solent 3, G-AHIM, on Vaaldam, South Africa

Curtiss CW20 G-AGDI St Louis of BOAC April 1942
Curtiss CW20, G-AGDI, St Louis, of BOAC. April 1942. Date: 1942

Consolidated Liberator II G-AHYF of BOAC
Consolidated Liberator II, G-AHYF, of BOAC

Boeing 314A Clipper NC18610 of Pan American Airways
Boeing 314A Clipper, NC18610, of Pan American Airways was sold to BOAC to become G-AGCB, Bangor

Avro Lancastrian I G-AGMD Nairn of BOAC
Avro Lancastrian I, G-AGMD, Nairn, of BOAC

Short S25 Sandringham 7 G-AKCO Saint George of BOAC
Short S25 Sandringham 7, G-AKCO, Saint George, of BOAC

HRH Princess Elizabeth christens the first BOAC Avro Tudor I Elizabeth of England, 1947. Date: 1947

Sir Alan and Lady Cobham in the departure lounge at London Airport before leaving for New York on the BOAC Monarch service. February 1952. Date: 1952

Handley Page HP81 Hermes IV G-ALDT Hestia - BOAC markings
Handley Page HP81 Hermes IV, G-ALDT, Hestia, in BOAC markings

Handley Page HP81 Hermes IV G-ALDM Hero in BOAC markings
Handley Page HP81 Hermes IV, G-ALDM, Hero, in BOAC markings over the Needles, Isle of Wight

Vickers VC10 G-Ajajaja in BOAC markings landing at New York
Vickers VC10, G-Ajajaja, in BOAC markings, landing at New York in 1965. Date: 1965

Vickers Super VC10 G-ASGI in BOAC markings
Vickers Super VC10, G-ASGI, in BOAC markings

Douglas DC-7C G-AOIA of BOAC
Douglas DC-7C, G-AOIA, of BOAC

Canadair C-4 G-ALHX Astraea of BOAC
Canadair C-4, G-ALHX, Astraea, of BOAC

Canadair C-4 G-ALHP Aethra of BOAC
Canadair C-4, G-ALHP, Aethra, of BOAC

Short Sandringham 7 G-AKCP Saint David of BOAC taking off
Short Sandringham 7, G-AKCP, Saint David, of BOAC taking off from Hong Kong, 5 September 1949. Date: 1949

Short Sandringham 5 G-AHZA Penzance of BOAC
Short Sandringham 5, G-AHZA, Penzance, of BOAC

De-militarised Short Sunderland III G-AGHZ Hawkesbury
De-militarised Short Sunderland III, G-AGHZ, Hawkesbury, operated by BOAC

Avro Tudor 1 G-AGRF Elizabeth of England of BOAC
Avro Tudor 1, G-AGRF, Elizabeth of England, of BOAC

Avro Tudor I G-AGRE was the first to be delivered to BOAC
Avro Tudor I, G-AGRE, was the first to be delivered to BOAC. September 1946. Date: 1946

Avro 685 York CMk1 G-AGNV Morville of BOAC
Avro 685 York CMk1, G-AGNV, Morville, of BOAC

Avro 685 York CMk1 which went to BOAC

de Havilland DH106 Comet 4 G-APDB of BOAC at Hatfield
de Havilland DH106 Comet 4, G-APDB, of BOAC, at Hatfield

de Havilland DH106 Comet 4 G-APDR of BOAC
de Havilland DH106 Comet 4, G-APDR, of BOAC

The sole de Havilland DH106 Comet 3 G-ANLO of BOAC
The sole de Havilland DH106 Comet 3, G-ANLO, of BOAC

de Havilland DH106 Comet 2 G-AMXD of BOAC
de Havilland DH106 Comet 2, G-AMXD, of BOAC

The first production de Havilland DH106 Comet 2 G-AMXA
The first production de Havilland DH106 Comet 2, G-AMXA, of BOAC

de Havilland DH106 Comet 1A CF-CUM
de Havilland DH106 Comet 1A, CF-CUM, of Canadian Pacific Airlines. Never delivered to Canada but in 1953 it was re-registered as G-ANAV and delivered to BOAC. Date: 1953

de Havilland DH106 Comet 1 G-ALYS
de Havilland DH106 Comet 1, G-ALYS, the third production aircraft for BOAC but the first to be delivered and the worlds first jet airliner to receive a CofA

The de Havilland DH106 Comet second prototype G-ALZK
The de Havilland DH106 Comet second prototype, G-ALZK, in BOAC colours

Bristol Britannia 102 G-ANBC of BOAC
Bristol Britannia 102, G-ANBC, of BOAC

Bristol Britannia 102 G-ANBA of BOAC
Bristol Britannia 102, G-ANBA, of BOAC

Boeing Stratocruiser G-AKGH Caledonia of BOAC
Boeing Stratocruiser, G-AKGH, Caledonia, of BOAC

Avro Lancastrian I G-AGMD Nairn of BOAC in flight
Avro Lancastrian I, G-AGMD, Nairn, of BOAC in flight, head on

The last of 14 Vickers Warwick C1s for BOAC, G-AGFK. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Double Wasp radials (in flight)

The first of 14 Vickers Warwick C1s for BOAC, G-AGEX. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Double Wasp radials (underside view in flight)

BOAC poter
The British love of Dogs, Labans Britain Europe fly by BOAC 1956

BOAC airline poster for advertising Britain circa 1960

Bristol Britannia
British passenger liner with BOAC. Date: circa 1950

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"BOAC: A Legacy of Aviation Excellence" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the golden era of aviation with BOAC, the British Overseas Airways Corporation. From their iconic Boeing 707-436 G-APFE taking flight over Tokyo in 1965 to the majestic British Airways Concorde G-BOAC soaring through the skies at Heathrow, it has left an indelible mark on aviation history. Relive the glamour and luxury aboard the Boeing Stratocruiser G-ANUB as it graces West African London Airport, exuding elegance from every angle. Watch in awe as the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser taxis gracefully on its way, a true testament to BOAC's commitment to excellence. Experience a taste of adventure with the Avro York C1 G-AGNN as it embarks on a journey beyond boundaries. The Short Solent Passenger Flying Boat takes you on an unforgettable voyage above Victoria Falls and along Zambesi River - a truly breathtaking experience. Witness innovation at its finest with Vickers Super VC10 G-ASGO proudly donning BOAC markings. This aircraft showcases both style and efficiency, embodying BOAC's dedication to pushing boundaries. The Concorde 204 G-BOAC makes its presence known as it confidently takes off into new horizons. Its sleek design represents not only technological advancement but also symbolizes ambition and progress. Travel back in time with vintage posters inviting you to "Fly to India by BOAC, " capturing your imagination and igniting wanderlust within your soul. Marvel at Bristol B-175 Britannia 102, a true workhorse that served faithfully under BOAC's banner for years. Finally, pay homage to where it all began - witness the first de Havilland DH106 Comet 4 G-APDA take flight under BOAC's watchful eye. This historic moment marked a turning point in aviation, forever changing the way we travel.