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Channel Air Bridge was formed in 1954 by Freddie Laker and operations commenced in 1955. In 1962, BUA reorganised its vehicle ferry operations by merging Channel Air Bridge with Silver City Airways. This resulted in the creation of British United Air Ferries in 1963
< specialising in cross-Channel vehicle / passenger ferry services >
[ – British World Airlines (i) was formed by the merger of Channel Air Bridge (founded 1959) and Silver City Airways (founded 1946) and was renamed as BUAF (British United Air Ferries). This was renamed to BAF (British Air Ferries) in 1967 and finally adopted British World Airlines on 06Apr1993. Discontinued it’s passenger services in 1994 to concentrate on cargo. BWA ceased trading on 14Dec2001, as a result of the tough business climate during the post-9/11 downturn]
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