HC Deb 09 October 1946 vol 427 c49W
7. Wing-Commander Robinson

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, how many days the Constellations of B.O.A.C. were grounded as a result of the recent C.A.A. decision; and what has been the cost to the corporation as a result of this period of inactivity.

Mr. Lindgren

The Constellation aircraft owned by British Overseas Airways Corporation were grounded for 49 days; and the Corporation estimate their loss of net revenue at £81,000.