Flying to the Sun A History of Britain's Holiday Airlines

The end of the Second World War not only brought peace to a war-weary population but also delivered a plethora of surplus transport aircraft, crew and engineers, which could be easily and cheaply repurposed to 'lift' the mood of the British population. The dream of sun-drenched beaches in exotic places suddenly became a reality for thousands of pioneering tourists taking advantage of the air-travel revolution of the 1950s. From their humble beginnings flying holidaymakers to campsites in Corsica in war-surplus Dakota aircraft to today's flights across the globe in wide-bodied Airbuses, Flying To The Sun narrates the development of Britain's love-hate relationship with holiday charter airlines. Whilst many readers today will be more familiar with names like Ryanair and Easyjet than Clarksons or Dan-Air, this charming book serves as a fond reminder of those enterprising airlines and companies that ushered a new age of travel.

ISBN:	9780750956604
Publisher:	The History Press
Imprint:	The History Press
Published date:	03 Mar 2016
DEWEY:	387.70941
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	191 , 8 unnumbered of plates (colour)
Weight:	440g
Height:	231mm
Width:	187mm
Spine width:	12mm

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