As part of BA's research into its London 2012 Olympics menu for this summer (click here for more details), the carrier has published a menu from predecessor British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) dating back to 1948, the last time the Olympics were staged in London.
Dishes included a starter of consommé royale, with ox tongue for main course and a dessert of peaches and cream.
Last year we published the details of several in-flight meal choices as archived by Northwest University, including the intriguing Hobo’s Picnic Buffet offered by TWA in 1978 - for more information click here.