United Airways Limited
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United Airways Ltd, also known as United Airways Blackpool, was a British
airline between 1934 and 1936.
, to operate services to the Isle of Man
, connecting with services from London (Heston Aerodrome
) to Stanley Park Aerodrome (Blackpool)
in a similar manner to Spartan's services from London to the Isle of Wight
. It also operated flights from Blackpool to Glasgow and Carlisle)
It was amalgamated with other British airlines to form Allied British Airways on 30 September 1935. The new company changed its name to British Airways Ltd on 11 December 1935.
, de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
and Spartan Cruiser
.
United Kingdom
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airline between 1934 and 1936.
History
United Airways Ltd was formed on 4 April 1935 as a sister company to Spartan Air Lines LtdSpartan Air Lines Ltd
Spartan Air Lines Ltd was a British private airline company, in the period 1933-1935. In 1933, it started operating passenger services from the London area to the Isle of Wight...
, to operate services to the Isle of Man
Isle of Man
The Isle of Man , otherwise known simply as Mann , is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is...
, connecting with services from London (Heston Aerodrome
Heston Aerodrome
Heston Aerodrome was a 1930s airfield located to the west of London, UK, operational between 1929 and 1947. It was situated on the border of the Heston and Cranford areas of Hounslow, Middlesex...
) to Stanley Park Aerodrome (Blackpool)
Stanley Park Aerodrome (Blackpool)
Stanley Park Aerodrome was an airfield located in the Stanley Park area of Blackpool, Lancashire England which was in use for civil and military flying from 1929 until closure of the airfield in 1947...
in a similar manner to Spartan's services from London to the Isle of Wight
Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is a county and the largest island of England, located in the English Channel, on average about 2–4 miles off the south coast of the county of Hampshire, separated from the mainland by a strait called the Solent...
. It also operated flights from Blackpool to Glasgow and Carlisle)
It was amalgamated with other British airlines to form Allied British Airways on 30 September 1935. The new company changed its name to British Airways Ltd on 11 December 1935.
Aircraft operated
The airline operated the Armstrong Whitworth ArgosyArmstrong Whitworth Argosy
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, de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide
De Havilland Dragon Rapide
The de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide was a British short-haul passenger airliner of the 1930s.-Design and development:Designed by the de Havilland company in late 1933 as a faster and more comfortable successor to the DH.84 Dragon, it was in effect a twin-engined, scaled-down version of the...
and Spartan Cruiser
Spartan Cruiser
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.
- Armstrong Whitworth Argosy IIArmstrong Whitworth Argosy-Video:*-References:NotesBibliography*Mondey, David, ed., The Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia of the World's Aircraft: Military and Civil Aviation From the Beginnings to the Present Day. Secaucus, New Jersey: Chartwell Books Inc., 1978, ISBN 0-89009-771-2....
- three-engined biplane airliner for 20 passengers. One aircraft (G-AACJ) operated July 1935 to January 1936, formerly owned by Imperial Airways, and was used mainly for pleasure flights around Blackpool Tower. - de Havilland DH.84 DragonDe Havilland Dragon|-See also:-References:Bibliography ISBN 0-85177-813-5...
- twin-engined biplane transport for six/eight passengers, three aircraft operated during 1935 - de Havilland DH.89 Dragon RapideDe Havilland Dragon RapideThe de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide was a British short-haul passenger airliner of the 1930s.-Design and development:Designed by the de Havilland company in late 1933 as a faster and more comfortable successor to the DH.84 Dragon, it was in effect a twin-engined, scaled-down version of the...
- twin-engined biplane transport for eight passengers, two new aircraft (G-ADBU, G-ADBX) operated from April and July 1935 to January 1936. - Spartan Cruiser IISpartan Cruiser|-See also:-External links:******...
- three-engined monoplane transport for six passengers, one new aircraft (G-ACYL) operated from October 1934 to December 1935.
Accidents and incidents
- On 23 March 1936, Spartan Cruiser G-ADEL crashed at Ronaldsway Airport. The aircraft was operating a mail flight from Hall Caine AirportHall Caine AirportHall Caine Airport was the first airfield on the Isle of Man and was located near Ramsey. It was named after the author Sir Thomas Henry Hall Caine CH, KBE by his sons Gordon Hall Caine and Derwent Hall Caine, who were the project initiators. From 1935 to 1937 it handled some domestic scheduled...
, RamseyRamsey, Isle of ManRamsey is a town in the north of the Isle of Man. It is the second largest town on the island after Douglas. Its population is 7,309 according to the 2006 census . It has one of the biggest harbours on the island, and has a prominent derelict pier, called the Queen's Pier. It was formerly one of...
. The aircraft was dismantled and departed the island on board of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. It was repaired by its manufacturers and returned to service.