British Westpoint Airlines

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British Westpoint Airlines was a British charter and scheduled airline from 1962 to 1967.

[edit] History

The airline started operations in 1962 operating charters and summer pleasure flights from Exeter Airport using a fleet of de Havilland Dragons. In 1963 three former British European Airways Douglas DC-3s were acquired and a scheduled service was started linking Exeter with Newquay and London. In 1964 further Dragons along with Mayflower Air Services were acquired in 1964. During 1966 the airline looked at re-equiping with larger aircraft and expanding the network further but is ceased operation in 1967.

[edit] Aircraft operated

• de Havilland Dove
• de Havilland Dragon
• de Havilland Heron
• Douglas DC-3

[edit] References

• Merton Jones, T. (1972). British Independent Airline & Operators Since 1947. LAAS International. NONE.