About Imperial Airways
Britain's early long-range airline, flying routes across the British Empire before it became BOAC.
European Historic airline
Imperial Airways
Britain's early long-range airline, flying routes across the British Empire before it became BOAC.
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Founded1924 – 1939
CountryUnited Kingdom
HubsCroydon
StatusDefunct
Fleet
Aircraft flown in the past by Imperial Airways
FormerHandley Page H.P.42
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