Titles removed due to the name change to Air UK. Test reg PH-FAP before delivery to Trans Australia Airlines as VH-TFE in 1959. To the Australian Department of Transport in 1966 then to Air Anglia as G-SPUD in 1979 who merged into Air UK in 1980. To Manx Airlines as G-OMAN in 1982 then back to Air UK as G-BLFJ in 1984. Withdrawn from use at Norwich in 1994 and scrapped in 1997.

Leigh Creek Flight Service Unit behind the aircraft.

Ex Manx Airlines G-OMAN, registered 4th March 1984 and withdrawn from use EGSH (Norwich) Nov 1994, scrapped Dec 1996

The Australian DCA operated three Friendships from 1959 to the mid-1970s on calibration and general duties. VH-TFE is seen here in storage prior to being sold to Air Anglia as G-SPUD. The aircraft followed into Air UK. When Air UK and British Midland established Manx Airlines in 1982, it was registered G-OMAN and flew from the Isle of Man until 1984 before returned to Air UK as G-BLFJ. She was broken up at Norwich in late 1996.

Photographed shortly after entering TAA service in the original "dayglow tail" livery.

Former Civil Aviation Authority of Australia Friendships in storage.

Former Department of Civil Aviation/Department of Transport Friendship awaiting disposal. Was sold in the UK as G-SPUD.

Former TAA aircraft. Sold in UK as G-SPUD.