Originally Posted by
rog747
Nor was I! It may have done the rounds in the local Essex Press and possibly the Flight Intl Mag,
I was just starting my Aviation career in 1971/72 and both SEN and STN were close to my home, but I never recall hearing about the new name....
I do recall Channel wanting Transatlantic Licences (which I think they got from the B of T) and they were in talks with CO in the USA to obtain some of their secondhand 707's but the Company folded soon after.
They never got transatlantic licenses from ATLB because they were such a financial basket case. Consistently making commitments to aircraft they couldn't afford. British Eagle were refused licences at the same hearing because of ATLB concerned about their lack of Capital resources. Good recent reads for me have been Alan Bristows autobiography and a detailed biography of Freddie Laker.
Laker resigned as MD of BUA because the chairman, Sir Myles Wyatt entered negotiations with Channel behind his back.
Laker and Bristows views on Channel are contained in the books. BASKET CASE