East African Airways Corporation, more commonly known as East African Airways, was an airline jointly run by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. It was set up on 1 January 1946, starting operations the same year. The airline was headquartered in the Sadler House in Nairobi, Kenya. The corporation was dissolved in 1977 amid deteriorated relations among the three countries.
De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter of EAA at Nairobi's Embakasi airport in 1973
Vickers VC-10 of EAA arriving at London Heathrow Airport from Nairobi in July 1973
East African Airways Douglas DC-9-32 at Nairobi Airport in 1973
De Havilland Dragon Rapide
The de Havilland DH.89 Dragon Rapide is a 1930s short-haul biplane airliner developed and produced by British aircraft company de Havilland. Capable of accommodating 6–8 passengers, it proved an economical and durable craft, despite its outdated plywood construction.
De Havilland Dragon Rapide
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Cabin
Dragon Rapide of Isle of Man Air Services on a scheduled service at Manchester (Ringway) Airport in 1938