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Avro 688 Tudor IVB G-AHNJ Star Panther
Avro 688 Tudor IVB G-AHNJ Star Panther (msn 1343), ex BSAA, in storage shortly after the take-over of British South American Airways by BOAC. Date: 1950
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© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1343 1950 Airways Avro Boac Bsaa Panther Shortly Storage Tudor Take Over
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"This evocative photograph captures the Avro 688 Tudor IVB G-AHNJ, affectionately known as Star Panther, in storage at an undisclosed location shortly after the take-over of British South American Airways (BSAA) by British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) in 1950. The Avro 688 Tudor IVB, with the manufacturing serial number 1343, was a vital component of BSAA's fleet during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Its sleek design and advanced features made it a popular choice for long-haul flights between Europe and South America. The Star Panther, with its distinctive silver stars emblazoned on the fuselage, was a testament to BSAA's rich history and its role in connecting the British Empire through the air. However, with the merger of BSAA and BOAC, the Avro 688 Tudor IVBs were gradually phased out in favor of more modern aircraft. This photograph captures a poignant moment in aviation history, as the Star Panther sits quietly in storage, its engines silent, waiting for its next chapter. The Avro 688 Tudor IVB may no longer be in commercial use, but its legacy lives on as a symbol of the pioneering spirit of aviation and the remarkable advancements in air travel during the mid-20th century." Image reference: Avro 688 Tudor IVB G-AHNJ Star Panther (msn 1343), ex BSAA, in storage shortly after the take-over of British South American Airways by BOAC. Date: 1950. The Peter Butt Aviation Collection, Mary Evans Picture Library.
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