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Olympic Airways

Ouzo Talk salutes Greece’s iconic national airline; Olympic Airways. From secret FBI investigations into owner, Aristotle Onassis, to conspiracy theories around the death of his son Alexandros Onassis in a plane crash, this is the story of a Greek icon like you've never heard it before. With author of the book Olympic Airways – A History , Graham M Simons. joining Tom and Nick, the boys fly through inspiring, and often turbulent skies. From the airline’s humble beginnings, to glamorous Pierre Cardin uniforms and the jet-set, all the way through to Government ownership and the airline's decline. One thing’s for sure; whenever Greeks saw an Olympic aircraft land in their city, it was a source of pride. So whether you're an aviation enthusiast, a history buff, or simply curious about the world of aviation, this is the episode for you.

This episode is proudly brought to you by The Greek Providore. (https://thegreekprovidore.com.au/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm_yd8fu3gQMVecwWBR2AwAPsEAAYASAAEgLEd_D_BwE) 
Olympic Airways A History by Graham M Simons  https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Olympic-Airways-A-History-Hardback/p/15914

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