British United Airways, BUA

British United Airways (BUA) was a private, independent British airline founded in 1960. Gatwick became BUA’s main operating base while Stansted was the main base for trooping flights until 1964.  An order for ten BAC One-Eleven jet aircraft in May 1961 launched BUA’s fleet re-equipment programme in support of its long-term policy to develop primarily as a scheduled airline. In 1969 BUA had 4 Vickers VC-10 jets and 9 BAC 1-11s. BUA merged with British Caledonian in 1970

Felicity Downer modeled for BUA stewardess (1967)
BUA BAC 1-11 and Vickers VC-10
BUA BAC 1-11 and Vickers VC-10

Felicity Downer modeled for BUA stewardess (1967) w/BAC1-11 2

BUA Bristol B170
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