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Bristol Freighter Mk. 32 G-AOUV
Bristol Freighter Mk.32 G-AOUV at Southend. Channel air Bridge operated the long-nose Mk.32 Freighters from 1955 to 1963, when the airline merged with Silver City Airways to form British United Air Ferries. Date: circa 1960
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
1955 1960 1963 Airline Airways Bristol Channel Ferries Form Freighter Freighters Merged Operated Southend Long Nose
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This evocative photograph captures the sleek and imposing presence of the Bristol Freighter Mk.32 (G-AOUV) as it sits on the tarmac at Southend Airport. The long-nose variant of the Freighter was a familiar sight at the airport during the late 1950s and early 1960s, as it was operated by Channel Air Bridge. Channel Air Bridge was an independent British airline that specialized in passenger and freight services between the UK and the European mainland. The company's fleet of Freighters played a crucial role in connecting the two regions, providing essential links for both individuals and businesses. The Mk.32 Freighter, with its distinctive long nose and powerful engines, was particularly well-suited to these long-haul flights. The Freighter Mk.32 in this photograph was in service with Channel Air Bridge from 1955 until 1963, when the airline merged with Silver City Airways to form British United Air Ferries. The merger marked the end of an era for Channel Air Bridge and the Freighters that had become synonymous with the company's identity. Despite the passing of time, this photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to an age when air travel was a bold and adventurous endeavor. The Freighter Mk.32, with its rugged elegance and unyielding determination, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and ambition of those who dared to take to the skies and bridge the gap between continents.
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