VH-BPE. Douglas DC-6. c/n 43125-131.


Built for S.A.S but not taken up - registration SE-BDG reserved for it

Sold to British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines

Entered onto the Australian Aircraft Register as VH-BPG - October 29, 1948

Delivered to B.C.P.A. - November 26, 1948

Aircraft was named 'Resolution'

Chartered by A.N.A. to provide extra capacity at peak times - dates unknown

Aircraft was destroyed when it crashed into the southern slopes of Mt. Sierra Morena,

Half Moon Bay whilst on approach to San Francisco, California - October 29, 1953

All onboard were killed - 19 persons

Cancelled from the Australian Aircraft Register - November 27, 1953


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