Originally Posted by
DaveReidUK
Yes, though it was actually delivered on the last day of September 1980 and cancelled on its sale to Cathay in March 1982, hence my reference to 18 months. It predated the establishment of BAWC as a semi-independent operation by about 15 years, being wholly owned by BA.
According to airfleets.net the details are the same as my post.
G-KILO first flight 19 September 1980.
G-KILO delivery flight 30 September 1980 (arriving LHR 01 October 1980)
G-KILO sold to Cathay Pacific on 15 March 1982 re-registered VR-HVY.
B-HVY stored March 2008
B-HVY scrapped at Kemble May 2008
I had added previously that G-KILO was sold to Cathay Pacific Airways on the 30 September 1982, I got the information online but according to airfleets.net it was 15 March 1982 which would make it approximately 18 months as you have stated, I'm therefore assuming that 30 September 1982 is incorrect!
I remember at the time of the announcement in 1982 as being rather surprised that British Airways we're disposing of G-KILO so soon.
I remember seeing G-KILO at LHR shortly after her delivery and several times afterwards until she was sold to Cathay Pacific and then I would see her regularly at LGW.
I'm aware that G-KILO was wholly owned by British Airways and that BAWC was set up year's later as a semi-independent operation.