Speedbird: The Complete History of BOAC

by Robin Higham

Book Overview

Between 1939 and 1946 BOAC (the British Overseas Airways Corporation) was the nationalised airline of Great Britain - and between 1946 and 1974 as such it exclusively operated all long-haul British flights. With its iconic 'Speedbird' logo and its central role in the glamorous 'jet age' of the 1950s and 1960s, BOAC achieved a near cult-status with admirers around the globe. Yet, to date there has been no comprehensive history of the organisation,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350160229
• ISBN13: 9781350160224
• Release Date: April 2020
• Publisher: Continnuum-3PL
• Length: 512 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"