When I first became interested in watching aeroplanes at Shoreham in 1958/59 Channel were operating those 3 Doves regularly into here along with G-AOZW and the Rapides G-AEMH and G-AKRN. I can confirm that one of the pilots was indeed Jackie Moggridge.
Later they used the Bristol Wayfarers G-AICT (pictured) and G-AIFO and I recall several of their ex BEA Dakotas (three being G-AGZD, G-AJIB and G-AMDZ) also putting in many appearances.
Although the Vikings never came here I seem to remember they were regular overflyers from and to Southend and the Channel Isles.
Wicked Willip :diablo:
I can also confirm that Jackie Moggeridge flew for East Anglian Flying Services, which later became Channel Airways and she wrote a book called “Woman Pilot”, which I have a copy.
I flew to Jersey many times in Channel Vikings, Dakotas and Freighters and always overflew Shoreham. More interesting however was that we also went right over the top of West Malling and often saw USN Neptunes and the ocassional WV2 sitting on the tarmac!
As regards G-AGZD, I travelled as a passenger on the delivery flight from Heathrow to Southend!
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