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I do not know the whole story but the airline was Bahamas Airways and they operated a couple of BAC 1-11's and I think some 748's. The BAC 1-11's ended up being flown out of Nassau on the back end of the clock if you know what I mean in the early 1970's.
A number of CX pilots did work over there for a short time including Alec Wales and then Bernie Smith (of Lockheed fame).
Some Americans did jump across to CX following the demise/change of ownership of Bahamas. They included Charlie McGowan, Jim Lovegrove (both recently passed away) and Roger Stuart.
Jay came much later with the 1011 in the late 1970's.
It is not correct to infer that Swire as a company has an anti-US bias. Indeed the Chairman is married to one.
FWIW.