
The British airliners we see today in our airports are the result of numerous takeovers & mergers involving large & small companies This book covers some of these airlines that have ceased operating since 1946 some collapsed because of financial difficulties some were taken over by larger airlines & some ceased operating altogether In post-war Britain several small airlines were founded & equipped with surplus military aircraft the most popular being the Douglas Dakota The book is a guide to each airline accompanied by a brief historical account & interesting images of the aircraft in their distinctive colour schemes The airlines covered are a selection of large & small aircraft who flew international & regional routes as well as airlines involved in inclusive tours business