Starways

The Wilson family were successful businessmen in Liverpool owning Limocoat Ltd and later the Famous Army Stores.

In the early fifties, the airline expanded, acquiring a number of Douglas DC-3s, including two prewar-built examples.

In February 1961 the airline introduced the turbo-prop Vickers Viscount aircraft for use on inclusive tour flights and schedules to London Heathrow.

The refined livery of the first aircraft G-ARIR, particularly the roundel near the nose, hinted at its previous owner, Air France.

However, ownership of the fleet, aircraft hangars, parts inventory and other assets remained with the Starways Directors who continued in business as Aviation Overhauls.