Originally Posted by
bean
BEA were forced to replace some Vanguard services with Comets and Tridents starting 66 due to competition from British Eagle and British United 1-11s on the route starting 66. BUA from LGW
Yes, I remember when the Comets came in on LHR/EDI to compete with the 1-11s. I'm pretty sure Tridents only served GLA until a few years later - certainly no TRDs to EDI in that 1968 timetable.