History of Aviation in Corraile
+3
Sky Guy
Thomas
Kevin
7 posters
Page 1 of 1
History of Aviation in Corraile
by Kevin 27th July 2010, 15:19
The 1950s
Corraile, then known as British Corraile, was at the forefront of a decade of progress. World War II had ended barely 5 years ago and there was a sense of optimism in the air. It seemed to be obvious, given that 8 airlines had begun operations during this decade.
They were:
-Corraile Airways
-Highvale Airlines
-Corraile Trans-Atlantic Air Line
-Stanraer Island Air Shuttle
-Freedo Aviation
-Peninsula Wings
-Centreburg National
-Corraile North Atlantic Airways
We shall focus on the first 2 listed, because they will eventually become the big fish in the market.
Corraile Airways
Founded in 1951, Corraile Airways was the primary short international/domestic carrier of Corraile.
Its fleet was consistently one of the newest in the country, and its service standards were always envied by other competing companies. Their (then) modern fleet included:
VC-ABT was hit with a double whammy. Nose gear failure landing in Seattle, then crash in Roanoke.
Convair 580
Corraile Airways used to polish their "Connies" quite often, until it became uneconomical
Lockheed L-1049G Constellation "Connie"
The airline grew from 3 DC-3s in 1951 to its first new aircraft-Convair 340s fresh from the factory. They operated efficiently and reliably until their eventual retirement in 1963. With a good impression of Convair instilled into the senior management, they continued to get the turboprop version of the airliner, the Convair 580. They too had a lengthy and safe career with the airline, serving until 1970.
Aviation was into its boomtime, and the airline grew exponentially, eventually flying from Centreburg Westlane Airport to 64 destinations worldwide. The international reach was also backed up by a web of short, direct routes into Northeastern America, where the Convairs valiantly persisted despite the availability of even better airframes. Eventually, the airline managed to reach the other side. The first flight across the Great Divide happened no more than 6 years after the airline's founding, in 1957. L-1049 Constellations held their ground firmly, being the only Corraile-registered aircraft to serve airports in the Puget Sound region for more than 11 years.
By the time the 60s came around the corner, the airline had firmly established itself as the leading airline in Corraile, and it was gearing for the 1960s, a.k.a the Jet Age.
Highvale Airlines
Highvale Airlines, for most of the 1950s, was the perennial number two in the Corraile airline industry. It was said that Corraile Airways was two steps ahead of the rest, and Highvale Airways one step ahead. The airline always operated "hand-me-downs" of Corraile Airways, because of two reasons:
-Aircraft were well-maintained, due to CAW's technical excellence
-Cheap because CAW management felt they were obsolete
Nonetheless, it managed to survive the runaway growth of Corraile Airways because of the differences in routes and management:
-Corraile Airways flew direct routes to major airports, Highvale Airlines flew to the same large airports via many small town airports, thus serving a larger market
-Corraile Airways believed in modernity, Highvale Airlines in reliability, and tried-and-true methods
-Corraile Airways used swanky ads, Highvale Airlines spread its name through word-of-mouth
Despite having older equipment, the airline prospered, and grew into an enviable company in the field of aviation. They operated:
VC-HBE was the 5th CV-340 in the fleet
Convair 340 (from CAW)
VC-HEA was passed down from CTAAL, and was named, along with the other DC-6Bs in the fleet, the "Fourliner"
Douglas DC-6B
The airline had begun operations from 1953, using a post-war airline's best friend, the venerable Douglas DC-3. It ditched its RBCAF surplus DC-3s early, in favour of cheap, post-war civilian transports such as the CV-240 and CV-340, which were being sold cheap to entice new orders. Later, they purchased the piston-engined DC-6B from Corraile Trans-Atlantic Air Lines (CTAAL) for longer-range operations to cities such as Winnipeg, Miami and San Antonio.
By the end of the 50s, it had a modern fleet of Lockheed L-188 Electras and the reliable CV-340. It had no jets yet, but had begun to set its sights on the future.
It operated out of Highvale's old Carlaken Airport.
Coming soon, the 60s
Corraile, then known as British Corraile, was at the forefront of a decade of progress. World War II had ended barely 5 years ago and there was a sense of optimism in the air. It seemed to be obvious, given that 8 airlines had begun operations during this decade.
They were:
-Corraile Airways
-Highvale Airlines
-Corraile Trans-Atlantic Air Line
-Stanraer Island Air Shuttle
-Freedo Aviation
-Peninsula Wings
-Centreburg National
-Corraile North Atlantic Airways
We shall focus on the first 2 listed, because they will eventually become the big fish in the market.
Corraile Airways
Founded in 1951, Corraile Airways was the primary short international/domestic carrier of Corraile.
Its fleet was consistently one of the newest in the country, and its service standards were always envied by other competing companies. Their (then) modern fleet included:
VC-ABT was hit with a double whammy. Nose gear failure landing in Seattle, then crash in Roanoke.
Convair 580
Corraile Airways used to polish their "Connies" quite often, until it became uneconomical
Lockheed L-1049G Constellation "Connie"
The airline grew from 3 DC-3s in 1951 to its first new aircraft-Convair 340s fresh from the factory. They operated efficiently and reliably until their eventual retirement in 1963. With a good impression of Convair instilled into the senior management, they continued to get the turboprop version of the airliner, the Convair 580. They too had a lengthy and safe career with the airline, serving until 1970.
Aviation was into its boomtime, and the airline grew exponentially, eventually flying from Centreburg Westlane Airport to 64 destinations worldwide. The international reach was also backed up by a web of short, direct routes into Northeastern America, where the Convairs valiantly persisted despite the availability of even better airframes. Eventually, the airline managed to reach the other side. The first flight across the Great Divide happened no more than 6 years after the airline's founding, in 1957. L-1049 Constellations held their ground firmly, being the only Corraile-registered aircraft to serve airports in the Puget Sound region for more than 11 years.
By the time the 60s came around the corner, the airline had firmly established itself as the leading airline in Corraile, and it was gearing for the 1960s, a.k.a the Jet Age.
Highvale Airlines
Highvale Airlines, for most of the 1950s, was the perennial number two in the Corraile airline industry. It was said that Corraile Airways was two steps ahead of the rest, and Highvale Airways one step ahead. The airline always operated "hand-me-downs" of Corraile Airways, because of two reasons:
-Aircraft were well-maintained, due to CAW's technical excellence
-Cheap because CAW management felt they were obsolete
Nonetheless, it managed to survive the runaway growth of Corraile Airways because of the differences in routes and management:
-Corraile Airways flew direct routes to major airports, Highvale Airlines flew to the same large airports via many small town airports, thus serving a larger market
-Corraile Airways believed in modernity, Highvale Airlines in reliability, and tried-and-true methods
-Corraile Airways used swanky ads, Highvale Airlines spread its name through word-of-mouth
Despite having older equipment, the airline prospered, and grew into an enviable company in the field of aviation. They operated:
VC-HBE was the 5th CV-340 in the fleet
Convair 340 (from CAW)
VC-HEA was passed down from CTAAL, and was named, along with the other DC-6Bs in the fleet, the "Fourliner"
Douglas DC-6B
The airline had begun operations from 1953, using a post-war airline's best friend, the venerable Douglas DC-3. It ditched its RBCAF surplus DC-3s early, in favour of cheap, post-war civilian transports such as the CV-240 and CV-340, which were being sold cheap to entice new orders. Later, they purchased the piston-engined DC-6B from Corraile Trans-Atlantic Air Lines (CTAAL) for longer-range operations to cities such as Winnipeg, Miami and San Antonio.
By the end of the 50s, it had a modern fleet of Lockheed L-188 Electras and the reliable CV-340. It had no jets yet, but had begun to set its sights on the future.
It operated out of Highvale's old Carlaken Airport.
Coming soon, the 60s
Kevin- Prime Minister
- Posts : 2265
Age : 28
Re: History of Aviation in Corraile
by Thomas 27th July 2010, 15:47
That's amazing Kevin! Awesome work, I love the images too. 
Thomas- Overlord of Eurasia
- Posts : 5849
Re: History of Aviation in Corraile
by Sky Guy 27th July 2010, 16:50
holy mackerel! that is awesome. I sort of want to try this with Bangorai' now...
Sky Guy- Chargé d'Affaires
- Posts : 1185
Age : 31
Re: History of Aviation in Corraile
by Kevin 28th July 2010, 12:07
Replies
Thomas - Thanks
Sky Guy - Really?
Forsma - Thanks too!
The 1950s, part 2
I'll cover 2 other airlines listed above, as well as the accidents and incidents in the 1950s.
Corraile Trans-Atlantic Air Lines
CTAAL, as it was known, was probably the most prosperous of the airlines in Corraile back then. The airline had begun operations using surplus DC-4 (C-54)s from the USAAF, and thanks to the profitable nature of Transatlantic flights, the airline progressed to heavier, more powerful DC-6Bs.
CTAAL's DC-6B, VC-WGA, flies over San Diego
By 1959, the airline had the ultramodern 707 on order from Boeing.
Stanraer Island Air Lines
Stanraer Island is a small outcrop in the far North Atlantic. With a (then) population of 3,441, it did't seem as a place for a large airline hub. However, in the early 50s, airplanes couldn't fly directly over the Atlantic to large cities like London or Paris from New York. Stanraer Island was in the perfect position to capture airline business.
It was during this time, local businessmen from the island established an air shuttle to Freedo from Stanraer's Granger Airport. It started with a single DC-4-1009, converted from a C-54. With booming Transatlantic travel, it quicly expanded to a large fleet of DC-4s, about 19.
SIAL's DC-4 VC-PAA, the very first aircraft in the airline's fleet
However, weaknesses revailed within the fleet. The DC-4 was cheap and had range, but they were unpressurized, and thus required the aircraft to fly under inclement weather. Passengers didn't enjoy such flights, and the airlines lost out to competitors with pressurized airframes.
By 1958, the airline made a large purchase of DC-8s to replace its almost obsolete fleet.
Accidents and incidents
The 1950s were generally safe for aviation. Pioneering improvements were made throughout the decade, which improved safety and reliability of aircraft.
Notable Incidents
Accidents
Thomas - Thanks
Sky Guy - Really?
Forsma - Thanks too!
The 1950s, part 2
I'll cover 2 other airlines listed above, as well as the accidents and incidents in the 1950s.
Corraile Trans-Atlantic Air Lines
CTAAL, as it was known, was probably the most prosperous of the airlines in Corraile back then. The airline had begun operations using surplus DC-4 (C-54)s from the USAAF, and thanks to the profitable nature of Transatlantic flights, the airline progressed to heavier, more powerful DC-6Bs.
CTAAL's DC-6B, VC-WGA, flies over San Diego
By 1959, the airline had the ultramodern 707 on order from Boeing.
Stanraer Island Air Lines
Stanraer Island is a small outcrop in the far North Atlantic. With a (then) population of 3,441, it did't seem as a place for a large airline hub. However, in the early 50s, airplanes couldn't fly directly over the Atlantic to large cities like London or Paris from New York. Stanraer Island was in the perfect position to capture airline business.
It was during this time, local businessmen from the island established an air shuttle to Freedo from Stanraer's Granger Airport. It started with a single DC-4-1009, converted from a C-54. With booming Transatlantic travel, it quicly expanded to a large fleet of DC-4s, about 19.
SIAL's DC-4 VC-PAA, the very first aircraft in the airline's fleet
However, weaknesses revailed within the fleet. The DC-4 was cheap and had range, but they were unpressurized, and thus required the aircraft to fly under inclement weather. Passengers didn't enjoy such flights, and the airlines lost out to competitors with pressurized airframes.
By 1958, the airline made a large purchase of DC-8s to replace its almost obsolete fleet.
Accidents and incidents
The 1950s were generally safe for aviation. Pioneering improvements were made throughout the decade, which improved safety and reliability of aircraft.
Notable Incidents
- 1954 - Corraile Airways Convair CV-340 had 2 tyres burst on touchdown at Centreburg Westlane. No casualties
- 1957 - CTAAL DC-6B ran off the runway at Orly airport in Paris. No casualties
- 1958 - Corraile Airways CV-580 had a nose gear failure at Sea-Tac. No casualties
Accidents
- September 29 1953 - Highvale Airlines DC-3 ploughed into a home after takeoff from Carlaken Airport. 6 fatalities. The crash was due to a wind shear and inclement weather on takeoff.
- January 1 1960 - Corraile Airways CV-580 VC-ABT, stalled on a go-around at Roanoke Airport. All 41 people aboard died, along with 1 on the ground. The crash was due to pilot error, with the captain forgetting to reset his propeller feathering.
Part 3 coming up!
Kevin- Prime Minister
- Posts : 2265
Age : 28
Re: History of Aviation in Corraile
by Sky Guy 28th July 2010, 17:21
I would not fly during this era. Everything is really authentic. You really know your stuff don't ya?
Sky Guy- Chargé d'Affaires
- Posts : 1185
Age : 31
Re: History of Aviation in Corraile
by Liberater444 29th July 2010, 07:32
Yeah dude! nice work! Detailed history AND pics! Superb!
Liberater444- Ambassador At Large
- Posts : 1432
Re: History of Aviation in Corraile
by Kevin 31st July 2010, 14:37
Replies
Stan - Yeah, yeah, whatever. Don't use German cuz of Downfall parodies
Sky guy - Yup. I follow aviation a lot
Geoff - Thank you
Dryan - Homie?
The 1960s, part 1
Welcome to the groovy 60s!
Times are getting better, and the jet age has come. THE JET AGE, BABY! Yep, Transatlantic in 5 hours, amazing stuff man! We now only have 5 airlines:
Corraile Airways
Highvale Airlines
Stanraer Atlantic
Transtalantic Airlines of Corraile
United Airlines of Corraile
Corraile Airways
The beginning of the Jet Age was important for Corraile's flagship airline. A need for faster aircraft arose around the late 50s, and Boeing came along, with something called the Boeing 707, which CAW couldn't afford not to buy.
VC-AVA, the first 707-320 for Corraile Airways
The airline eventually received 30 of these aircraft.
Stanraer Atlantic
The Jet Age also benefitted the airline. The burgeoning Transatlantic market was beginning to take off, and the airline wanted to be an integral part of it. Instead of approaching Boeing, they approached Boeing's principal rival, the Douglas Company, for its competitor to the 707, the DC-8. The airline purchased 11 DC-8-10s and 14 DC-8-50s for longer range flights.
VC-PBA was the first DC-8-50 in the fleet. Seen here taking off from Miami
The airline also used the aircraft in a "Combi" configuration. Certain flights flew with a half passenger-freight combination.
United Airlines of Corraile
The United Airlines of Corraile came about after the merger of Freedo Aviation, Peninsula Wings, Centreburg National and Corraile North Atlantic Airways. Despite being born in the 60s, the airline didn't operate a jet aircraft until much later. Due to the nature of its flights, which were short hops, much like Highvale Airlines', they operated a large fleet of british-built Hawker Siddeley HS.748 turboprop.
VC-UGB was one of the few aircraft in the airline's famous service
The airline was famous for its daredevil service of St. Elizabeth Island, which was 300nm off the coast of Stanraer Island, in the North Atlantic. The island's airport's runway was only 530m long.
HS.748 aircraft landed right at the start of the runway, which was perched on a cliff on both sides. The pilot had to apply full brakes and reversers upon touchdown.
However, the takeoff was even more spectacular. The aircraft would roll down the runway with full thrust and then go off the cliff. Then, the aircraft would gain speed and then fly off from below the runway.
Stan - Yeah, yeah, whatever. Don't use German cuz of Downfall parodies
Sky guy - Yup. I follow aviation a lot
Geoff - Thank you
Dryan - Homie?
The 1960s, part 1
Welcome to the groovy 60s!
Times are getting better, and the jet age has come. THE JET AGE, BABY! Yep, Transatlantic in 5 hours, amazing stuff man! We now only have 5 airlines:
Corraile Airways
Highvale Airlines
Stanraer Atlantic
Transtalantic Airlines of Corraile
United Airlines of Corraile
Corraile Airways
The beginning of the Jet Age was important for Corraile's flagship airline. A need for faster aircraft arose around the late 50s, and Boeing came along, with something called the Boeing 707, which CAW couldn't afford not to buy.
VC-AVA, the first 707-320 for Corraile Airways
The airline eventually received 30 of these aircraft.
Stanraer Atlantic
The Jet Age also benefitted the airline. The burgeoning Transatlantic market was beginning to take off, and the airline wanted to be an integral part of it. Instead of approaching Boeing, they approached Boeing's principal rival, the Douglas Company, for its competitor to the 707, the DC-8. The airline purchased 11 DC-8-10s and 14 DC-8-50s for longer range flights.
VC-PBA was the first DC-8-50 in the fleet. Seen here taking off from Miami
The airline also used the aircraft in a "Combi" configuration. Certain flights flew with a half passenger-freight combination.
United Airlines of Corraile
The United Airlines of Corraile came about after the merger of Freedo Aviation, Peninsula Wings, Centreburg National and Corraile North Atlantic Airways. Despite being born in the 60s, the airline didn't operate a jet aircraft until much later. Due to the nature of its flights, which were short hops, much like Highvale Airlines', they operated a large fleet of british-built Hawker Siddeley HS.748 turboprop.
VC-UGB was one of the few aircraft in the airline's famous service
The airline was famous for its daredevil service of St. Elizabeth Island, which was 300nm off the coast of Stanraer Island, in the North Atlantic. The island's airport's runway was only 530m long.
HS.748 aircraft landed right at the start of the runway, which was perched on a cliff on both sides. The pilot had to apply full brakes and reversers upon touchdown.
However, the takeoff was even more spectacular. The aircraft would roll down the runway with full thrust and then go off the cliff. Then, the aircraft would gain speed and then fly off from below the runway.
Kevin- Prime Minister
- Posts : 2265
Age : 28
Re: History of Aviation in Corraile
by Thomas 31st July 2010, 15:52
Wow, that's one dangerous airport! Nice work.
Thomas- Overlord of Eurasia
- Posts : 5849
Re: History of Aviation in Corraile
by Guest 1st August 2010, 02:57
The runway is too short. Could someone fix it before an accident?
Anyway nice work!
Anyway nice work!
Guest- Guest
Re: History of Aviation in Corraile
by Kevin 9th August 2010, 16:39
Replies
Thomas - Yeah. But no accidents
Dryan - There wasn't enough space to lengthen it. Thanks too
The 1960s, part 2
Highvale Airlines
Highvale Airlines didn't go long range. they stayed to their business model of short range flights. The then-new Boeing 727 came as a godsend to them. It now allowed them to serve more destinations with more reliability, thanks to improvements in technology.
Highvale Airlines' new 727 allowed them to serve its first long-distance overwater route to Princess Juliana International Airport.
These aircraft served valiantly until the beginning of the 70s, when they were retired in favour of better aircraft.
The last 727 left Seattle in 1972
I will continue with the 1970s soon
Thomas - Yeah. But no accidents
Dryan - There wasn't enough space to lengthen it. Thanks too
The 1960s, part 2
Highvale Airlines
Highvale Airlines didn't go long range. they stayed to their business model of short range flights. The then-new Boeing 727 came as a godsend to them. It now allowed them to serve more destinations with more reliability, thanks to improvements in technology.
Highvale Airlines' new 727 allowed them to serve its first long-distance overwater route to Princess Juliana International Airport.
These aircraft served valiantly until the beginning of the 70s, when they were retired in favour of better aircraft.
The last 727 left Seattle in 1972
I will continue with the 1970s soon
Kevin- Prime Minister
- Posts : 2265
Age : 28
Aleks- High Commissioner
- Posts : 1713
Age : 29 -
Peter- Honoured Member
- Posts : 2223
Age : 30
Re: History of Aviation in Corraile
by Kevin 24th September 2010, 14:44
Replies
Aleks - Thanks
Peter - Thanks too!
Sorry If I haven't updated this for a Looooooooooooooooooooooong time
The 1970s
Big Changes
Centreburg Gateway International Airport was provisionally opened in April 1971. In just over a months time, all the airports which used to serve the 3 cities were closed to commercial jet traffic. All traffic was redirected to Gateway.
This was the reason why Highvale Airlines had to change its name to Corraile Airlines International. The City of Highvale held the rights to the trademarked name, and when Highvale Airlines announced their intention to move to Centreburg Gateway, they threatened to revoke their right to the name. The airline moved, and the city made good on its' threat.
Let's not forget that the 70s were the beginnings of a new nation, free from the British.
Era of the giants
Corraile Airways
Corraile Airways was the dominant airline of the decade. It held a near-monopoly of Transatlantic and Transcontinental routes from Centreburg Gateway. Also, it became Corraile's flagship airline, with the unprecedented purchase of 17 Boeing 747-100s.
The 1st 747 for Corraile Airways, 8U-AEA, arriving in Kai Tak, Hong Kong
Corraile Airlines International
The first airline to receive a widebody Trijet, CAI put its brand new DC-10-30s to good use across the Atlantic. The British granted fifth freedom rights to the airline to fly to London, Manchester and Edinburgh, in direct competition with CAW.
Corraile Airlines International's DC-10-30 hauling itself off from Zurich
Also, the backbone of the airline, its short-haul routes, received a new boost from the new 737-200.
The 737-200 was a great investment for the airline
Thats it, for now. Wait till maybe, after October 12 for another update!
Aleks - Thanks
Peter - Thanks too!
Sorry If I haven't updated this for a Looooooooooooooooooooooong time
The 1970s
Big Changes
Centreburg Gateway International Airport was provisionally opened in April 1971. In just over a months time, all the airports which used to serve the 3 cities were closed to commercial jet traffic. All traffic was redirected to Gateway.
This was the reason why Highvale Airlines had to change its name to Corraile Airlines International. The City of Highvale held the rights to the trademarked name, and when Highvale Airlines announced their intention to move to Centreburg Gateway, they threatened to revoke their right to the name. The airline moved, and the city made good on its' threat.
Let's not forget that the 70s were the beginnings of a new nation, free from the British.
Era of the giants
Corraile Airways
Corraile Airways was the dominant airline of the decade. It held a near-monopoly of Transatlantic and Transcontinental routes from Centreburg Gateway. Also, it became Corraile's flagship airline, with the unprecedented purchase of 17 Boeing 747-100s.
The 1st 747 for Corraile Airways, 8U-AEA, arriving in Kai Tak, Hong Kong
Corraile Airlines International
The first airline to receive a widebody Trijet, CAI put its brand new DC-10-30s to good use across the Atlantic. The British granted fifth freedom rights to the airline to fly to London, Manchester and Edinburgh, in direct competition with CAW.
Corraile Airlines International's DC-10-30 hauling itself off from Zurich
Also, the backbone of the airline, its short-haul routes, received a new boost from the new 737-200.
The 737-200 was a great investment for the airline
Thats it, for now. Wait till maybe, after October 12 for another update!
Last edited by Kevin on 27th June 2011, 14:40; edited 1 time in total
Kevin- Prime Minister
- Posts : 2265
Age : 28
Re: History of Aviation in Corraile
by Aleks 24th September 2010, 16:50
Awsome (PS - where did you get the paint kit for the DC 10?)
Aleks- High Commissioner
- Posts : 1713
Age : 29 -
Re: History of Aviation in Corraile
by Kevin 25th September 2010, 16:01
Aleks, its THIS DC-10. I think you're referring to the SGA DC-10, right? I dunno where that one's paintkit is from too
Kevin- Prime Minister
- Posts : 2265
Age : 28
Forsma- Prime Minister
- Posts : 2797
Age : 29 -
Re: History of Aviation in Corraile
by Aleks 26th September 2010, 18:09
Thanks, I'm not quite sure which mine is. I got it here though. Lot of unique stuff.
Aleks- High Commissioner
- Posts : 1713
Age : 29 -
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum