B45754 – The Beatles Jimmie Nicol Autographed B.O.A.C. Postcard June 1964 (UK) – £Price On Request

A B.O.A.C. postcard that pictures a Rolls Royce 707 Jetliner autographed on the reverse by The Beatles and stand-in drummer Jimmie Nicol in blue ballpoint pen. The autographs were obtained on 7th June 1964 when The Beatles flew from London to Beirut via Zurich. The Beatles then flew on to Hong Kong to perform at the Princess Theatre on 9th June. Included with the autographs is a newspaper clipping that pictures The Beatles on the steps of the plane in Beirut with the recipient of the autographs stood behind them.

Provenance: accompanied by a detailed letter from the original recipient that reads:
‘In 1964 I was the First officer on a BOAC Boeing 707 flight from London to Beirut via Zurich. On this flight was John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison of the Beatles. Jimmie Nicol was also on the flight as he was filling in for Ringo Starr at the time.
I flew them firstly to Zurich where we refuelled and then on to Beirut. Throughout the flight they spent their time together in the lounge at the front of the plane, smoking, resting and talking. I went out to sit with them for a little while and chatted about how I thought they were a great band and about their music. They were very nice lads, very unassuming and relaxed, especially John.
During the flight to Beirut, they all came up to the flight deck together and again they chatted for a while and were really friendly.
At Beirut, where the plane was re-fuelling, it was total chaos. Fans had been allowed onto the tarmac and were climbing into the cargo hold doors to try to get to the band. The boys did not want to leave the plane as they were tired and there was pandemonium outside but eventually, they went out onto the plane steps to wave to the crowds – this is where the newspaper clip picture was taken with me on the steps behind them. When we went back into the plane some girls rushed the steps and tried to get on board, security had to fight them back and remove them, along with those climbing onto other parts of the plane. The atmosphere was electric and chaotic with lots of screaming.
After that I left the plane with the crew for another crew to board to take them on to Hong Kong.
Former Captain – British Airways and BOAC – John Goodwin’
The postcard measures 8.75cm x 14cm (3.5 inches x 5.5 inches). The condition is very good plus.
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