Imperial Airways

Imperial Airlines started operations in Jun1948 with a Curtiss C-46 after being formed in Dec1947as Regina Cargo Airlines. Renamed in 1960 but had it’s license revoked in Nov1961 after a fatal crash. During Feb1953 the company was reorganized, and operations started with passenger services principally carrying servicemen on Civil Air Movements for the US Government, and also some charter work. During 1960 several more C-46s were acquired and a DC-4 leased. In June 1959 a two-year operating certificate was awarded by the CAB

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