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VH-BPE. Douglas DC-6. c/n 43125-131.
This aircraft was built for Scandinavian Airlines order but not taken up despite registration 'SE-BDG' being reserved It was sold to British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines - ? Entered onto the Australian Aircraft Register as VH-BPE - October 29, 1948 Registered to British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines Ltd Arrived Sydney (Kingsford Smith) on completion of the ferry flight from the United States - Jsanuary 20, 1949 The aircraft was named 'Resolution' It was chartered by A.N.A. to provide extra capacity at peak times - dates unknown This aircraft was destroyed when it crashed into the southern slopes of Mt Sierra Morena, Half Moon Bay It was on approach to San Francisco Airport, California - October 29, 1953 All onboard were killed - 19 persons Cancelled from the Australian Aircraft Register - November 27, 1953 For more information about this accident click 'HERE' |
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VH-BPE. British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines - 'Resolution' in the all-metal livery at Auckland Whenuapai Airport, July 18, 1950. (Whites Aviation WA-25334-F Alexander Turnbull Library via P. Sheehan Collection Copyright Image 1125-618.) |
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VH-BPE. British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines - 'Resolution' in the all-metal livery at Christchurh Harewood Airport, December 18, 1950. This photo was taken at the dedication ceremony of Harewood Airport. (Whites Aviation WA-26046-F Alexander Turnbull Library via P. Sheehan Collection Copyright Image 1125-613.) |