Ayline Twotters

With Aurigny once again operating Twin Otters on Alderney services, here's a look at the pair the company operated in the early 1980's - G-BFGP & G-BIMW de Havilland Canada DHC.6 Twin Otters.

Pics - JP Masterman

Mediterranean Express 

G-AZUK BAC 1-11 476FM on finals for runway 27 at Guernsey.

Pic via Damian Wood

 Sobelair

9H-ABB Boeing 737-200 operated by Belgian airline Sobelair visited on 5 September 1995, The aircraft was leased from Air Malta in whose colours it is seen here.

Pic - Roger Sweet.

 Jersey Rapide

This photo shows Jersey Airlines de Havilland D.H. 89 Dragon Rapide G-AKOA at Guernsey Airport circa 1955.

The original photo was taken by Cyril Smith and was submitted by Andy Smith.

 Martins Air Charter

This photo shows Martins Air Charter Douglas C-54B Skymaster PH-MAE at Guernsey Airport on 8 April 1963, collecting flowers destined for the Dutch markets after severe frosts had devastated the early Dutch harvest.

The original photo was taken by Cyril Smith and was submitted by Andy Smith.

 United States Air Force

O-48065 Douglas C.47 operated by the USAF Weathersfield Station Flight undergoing an engine change at Guernsey on 31 July 1962.

Pic - Colin Smith

 Haywards Aviation

G-AXXJ Britten-Norman BN.2A Islander operated by Haywards Aviation flew a scheduled service from Shoreham to Guernsey during the summer season.  Image circa 1982

Pic - JP Masterman

 Sea Prince

WF123 Percival Sea Prince T1. Royal Navy.

GCI/Guernsey 22 April 1958

Pic from the Roger Sweet Collection - Roger can be seen in the centre of the trio in the photograph.

 Jet Direct

BA CityFlyer operated a weekly charter using Embraer 190 aircraft from/to Palma/PMI on Sunday mornings during the summer of 2021 on behalf of tour operator Jet Direct. This proved to be a success as the operation continues today with extra destinations added.

Pics - JP Masterman

 Willow Air

G-OCSI Embraer EMB.110P1 Bandeirante operated by Willow Air wears OCS titles at Guernsey/GCI 26 March 1995. This airframe was a regular visitor with previous operator Jersey European when G-BHJZ.

Pic Roger Sweet.