 This was a major blow to the airline and forced Miller to approach the South African government to take over the operation.The South African government took over the assets and liabilities of Union Airways on 1 February 1934.This included 40 staff members and three Junkers F13s, one DH60 Gypsy Moth, one DH80A Puss Moth and a leased Junkers F13 and Junkers A50.