Tradewinds Airways
airline
Tradewinds Airways Ltd. was a British all-cargo airline. Its head office was located in Timberham House, on the ground of London Gatwick Airport in Crawley, England.
History
Tradewinds was founded in November 1968 after the collapse of Transglobe Airways under the name Bobwood Ltd. to flew charter flights from London Gatwick (LGW) airport, using Canadair CL-44-D4 aircraft previously operated by Transglobe.
In January 1969 the name was changed to Tradewinds Airways Ltd. but since Seaboard World Airlines (a USA air carrier) had a large interest in Tradewinds, the British Government would not issue a license. By April 1969 the majority of the stock was transferred to British nationals and the airline was able to start operations.
Tradewinds flew a lot of relief flights to Nigeria during the civil war with Biafra and that allowed the company to expand in Africa, the Middle East and the Far East. Tradewinds also flew numerous flights for the UK Ministry of Defence.
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