Description

The story of Air Bridge Carriers at East Midlands Airport, covering the period from 1972 to 1998 and written by former employee Dick Gilbert. It includes the development of the Argosy freighter, the creation of the airline from the remains of Sagittair, the arrival of the Merchantman aircraft, carrying express parcels for TNT, Elan and DHL, replacement of the Argosy and Merchantman with the Lockheed Electra, the change to Hunting Cargo Airlines and the sale to Air Contractors. Paperback, 232 pages, 73 pictures, 70 in colour.