British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC)

British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) was the British government’s international airline, operating from 1940 to 1974. It was established to provide long-distance air travel connecting the UK with destinations worldwide, especially in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. BOAC played a key role in developing worldwide air routes, modernizing aircraft, and offering luxury travel services. In 1974, it merged with British European Airways (BEA) to form British Airways, which continues to be the UK's flagship airline today. BOAC's legacy includes pioneering transcontinental flights and contributing significantly to the expansion of global air travel.