BSAA Star Tiger disappearance

January 1948.

The disappearance of the Star Tiger.

On January 28, 1948, the British South American Airlines passenger plane Star Tiger was preparing to take off from Lisbon for Bermuda, with a refueling stop in Santa Maria.

After resolving an engine problem, the plane reached Santa Maria but was delayed due to bad weather.

The next day, the Star Tiger resumed its journey to Bermuda, flying at a low altitude to avoid strong winds.

However, it disappeared without a trace, and a five-day search by the U.S. Air Force found no evidence of the plane or its 31 passengers and crew.

December, 1948.

This time, Captain Baker listens to his men and sets sail for anywhere but there.

Then there's the story of the Star Tiger and the Star Ariel.

Both planes are British South American Airways Tudor IV model planes.

The Star Tiger takes off from England on January 30, 1948, with 31 people on board.

The pilot radioed in that he expected to arrive in Bermuda at 5 a.m. the plane never made it.

Almost a year to the day later, on January 17, 1949, the star Ariel takes off from Bermuda on its way to Jamaica with 20 people on board.