Title
Passenger Ticket issued by United Airways
Reference
YA2008.22
Production date
04-08-1935 - 04-08-1935
Creator
- United Airways LtdBiographyBiography
United Airways was founded in April 1935 by the wealthy investor, Clive Pearson, to run the Blackpool Corporation Airport. Pearson had a long-standing interest in aviation and had previously invested in related businesses. Pearson chose Walter Thurgood to be in charge, as he was already sucessfully running Jersey Airways and had started Guernsey Airways.
The company planned to fly Spartan Cruisers from Spartan Air Lines and Dragon-Rapide aircraft from De Havilland, alongside some additional pleasure aircraft to be flown from Blackpool. The company flew from Blackpool to Leeds, Heston, the Isle of Man, Carlisle, and in conjunction with Northern & Scottish airlines, to Campbelton, Islay and Glasgow.
In September 1935 the company merged with Spartan Airways, becoming Allied British Airways in 1936. This company would become the more familiar British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) in 1939.
Scope and Content
One paper ticket for a joyriding flight from Stanley Park, Blackpool.
Physical description
The item is in a fair condition.
Language
English
Archival history
The ticket was issued by United Airlines Limited. The pilot for the flight was believed to have been Sir Arthur Cobham. The ticket was issued to the donor's father who was a passenger on the flight.
Level of description
ITEM
Repository name
Science and Industry Museum
Associated people and organisations
- Spartan Airlines LtdBiographyBiography
In 1933 Spartan Aircraft Ltd established Spartan Airlines Ltd on the Isle of Wight as a subsidiary, operating out of Somerton Airfield. By the end of its first year the airline had partnered with Southern Railways and the Railways Air Services network. The company provided flights to Ryde on the island, alongside services to London and Birmingham. In addition there was a stop-over at Bembridge Airport, Isle of Wight.
The company used Spartan Cruisers on its routes.
In 1935 Spartan merged with Allied Airways, becoming Allied British Airways in 1936, and later, British Airways.
Subject
Conditions governing access
Open access.
Conditions governing Reproduction
Copies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions.
