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Lufthansa emerged from the ashes of West Germany to become a key symbol of the nation's post-war revival.

Tokyo had been facing challenging weather conditions caused by a cold front for several days, including a steep pressure gradient.

Not just a pretty face, the venerable VC10 was a ‘hot and high’ speedster that served as a commercial and military jetliner for nearly 50 years.

These oft-forgotten regional carriers were the third and fourth airlines that merged to form British Airways half a century ago.

The feat commemorated 30 years of commercial air transport in the UK.

The BOAC Junior Jet Club was free to join but was discontinued by British Airways in 1984.

Exploring the story of the UK's most iconic airline.

From its launch in 1964 with BOAC to its 50-year tenure as a tanker for the RAF, the VC10 has been a longstanding icon of the UK's aviation industry.

The airline once had ambitious plans to fly to Tokyo and Sydney. Where did it all go wrong for the Ghanaian flag carrier?

British Airways is by far one of the world's most famous airlines.

Parts of the historic aircraft are expected to be sold to aviation enthusiasts once the aircraft is dismantled.

From early attempts by balloon to the supersonic era - what are some of the key moments in the history of transatlantic air travel?

For decades, a VC-10 held the record for the fastest sub-sonic Atlantic crossing.

The Handley Page Hermes was a post-war civilian passenger aircraft used in the UK. It flew with BOAC and many charter operators up to 1962.

March 29 marks the 42nd anniversary of the last British Airways VC10 flight.

With prominent acquisitions and diverse air services, the British Aviation Services became Britain's largest independent airline in 1956.