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By Capt.  G A Fernando MBA, gafplane@sltnet.lk Compared to other Airlines British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) had uneconomical over powered, fuel-guzzling aircraft in its fleet, essential to operate into hot, high and humid airports of the British Commonwealth that had short Runways. It seemed as if connectivity was more important than profit. In 1955 the […]

Holbeach charity reunites historic picture with Lifeboat  | Updated: 16:15, 18 January 2021 A charity has ensured that a photograph of a heroic member of a lifeboat crew has been returned to its rightful owners. Among the items which were left at Chosen Holbeach’s stores was a historic picture of a seafaring gentleman with a pipe. Thanks to the detective work of manager Sammy Favell, the picture of Captain John Dobson was handed over to a representative of Donna Nook Coastguard last week...