In Post #14, A300yoyo nebtuibsm re registrations of Stinson's:
At the beginning of WWII it was first assigned to one of British Airways never to be delivered Douglas DC-5s,
I have never seen any reference to any interest or orders for Douglas DC-5 on behalf of British Airways or any other British airline.
The DC-5 was a rare bird, only 12 being produced for KLM and the US Navy and Marine Corps. I realize the outbreak of WW-II curtailed production and would have cancelled any further orders. The reserving of a Registration for a DC-5 by British Airways as you indicate certainly indicates some interest.
I would appreciate any links to any information on possible british airline orders.