Aircraft Photo of G-AIFO | Bristol 170 Freighter Mk21E | Channel Airways | AirHistory.net #774419
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:G-AIFO
Aircraft Original Type:Bristol 170 Freighter
Aircraft Generic Type:Bristol 170 Freighter/Wayfarer
Aircraft Version:Bristol 170 Freighter Mk21E
C/n (msn):12775
Operator Titles:Channel Airways
Location
City / Airport:SouthendMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGMC   IATA: SEN   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1963
Photo from:Tim Spearman Collection
Photo ID: 774419
Photo Comment

Built in 1948 and appeared at that years Farnborough Airshow. Delivered to Central African Airways (CAA) as VP-YHZ in October 1948, and transferred to West African Airways Corporation (WAAC) as VR-NAA in May 1949. Returned to the UK in March 1957 and registered to East Anglian Flying Services which became Channel Airways in 1962. Withdrawn from use in October 1964 and scrapped at Southend in July 1966.

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