The Britannia name was adopted not in 1968 but 1964. (August 16 to be precise). The airline then known as Euravia had just acquired some Britannia 100 series. It was felt that the name 'Euravia' was too European at a time when things European were not popular - I think De Gaulle had not long said 'Non!' to UK entry into the Common Market.
The company's owner couldn't believe their luck that such a strongly British sounding name as Britannia was available for use.
It's a very sad to hear that the name is being dropped. I'm sure though that the spirit of Britannia will live on amongst it's employees - some of the finest airline professionals, across the different trades and skills, to be found in any organisation world-wide.
...and don't get me started on that Tsetse-Fly name!
Last edited by oncemorealoft; 28th April 2006 at 13:34.