VH-BPE. Douglas DC-6. c/n 43125-131.
Built for S.A.S order but not taken up despite registration SE-BDG being reserved for it Sold to British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines Entered onto the Australian Aircraft Register as VH-BPE - October 29, 1948 Registered to British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines Ltd 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 Aircraft was on approach to San Francisco Airport, California - October 29, 1953 All onboard were killed - 19 persons Cancelled from the Australian Aircraft Register - November 27, 1953 |
The images of this aircraft have not been uploaded yet - please check back later