West African Airways Corporation

Prospections for the development of aviation in the British West African Territory trace as far back as 1944 when, following World War II, Lord Swinton ordered the first studies.

The British Ministry of Civil Aviation supported the Sanford Committee, which was established to that particular end, and both entities recommended the formation of the West African Air Transport Authority.

The order-in-council enacting the formation of the West African Air Transport Authority (ATA) was signed by King George VI on 15 May 1946 (1946-05-15).

[4]: 38 [9] The close ties with BOAC were evidenced by the fact that WAAC actually acted as an agent for the British state carrier in Nigeria and the Gold Coast.

An airborne green elephant named Skypower[nb 1] was painted in a golden circle background at both sides, in the forward part of each aircraft.