Originally Posted by aanalyst
Hello,
This may be OT, I'm not sure. But it's sort-of BA related.
In 1948 BOAC started flying a Lockheed Constellation from London to Sydney (captained by G.R.Buxton apparently!).
I'd like to know how long it took? In 1938 it took twelve and a half days (!). I'd guess with the Constellation it was a bit quicker; even with multiple stops and a cruise speed of apx. 314 m.p.h.
If anyone happens to know, or knows where I could find out, would be greatly appreciated! :-)
Thanks, aanalyst.
The Lancastrians and Hythes operated by Qantas were replaced by pressurised four-engined Lockheed Constellation aircraft in December 1947, reducing the flight time from Sydney to London to four days. British Commonwealth Pacific Airlines (BCPA) replaced the slower, lower-flying DC4s in November 1948 by pressurised DC6s in their Australia-North America trans-Pacific service. This placed further demands on the aviation meteorological offices which were now required to provide forecasts for flight levels to 20 000 feet and higher.
I only has to ask my friend, Jeeves
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