They were good days!!
Just found this thread and wish to say that I flew for EAC on the BAC 1-11 for nearly 3 years. I am sorry to hear of the demise of the company. I had a very enjoyable time flying for them, with some really great people - and REALLY great room parties!!!
Although I haven't read the whole thread (so pardon if it has already been said) I was surprised when EAC bought Jumbos. They would have been much better to have stuck to the formula that was winning - ad-hoc and charter S/H operations.