Cockpit and cabin of this beautifully preserved aircraft are completely stripped, but most of the parts are stored in a nearby hangar.

Cockpit and cabin of this beautifully preserved aircraft are completely stripped, but most of the parts are stored in a nearby hangar.

After having spent about 25 years on outdoor display in slowly deteriorating condition, this Convair was moved indoors for restoration in May 2021. The result of this restoration can be seen in this photo. The right outer wing and nosegear doors were present in a nearby hangar and still had to be attached. Click on the registration or c/n to see the timeline for this aircraft. Note that during the restoration the aircraft's name was removed from the nose.

After having spent about 25 years on outdoor display in slowly deteriorating condition, this Convair was moved indoors for restoration in May 2021. The result of this restoration can be seen in this photo. Click on the registration or c/n to see the timeline for this aircraft. Note that during the restoration the aircraft's name was removed from the nose.

Delivered as LV-ADO in 1949 and acquired by Líneas Aéreas Paraguayas in 1962. Withdrawn from use by 1972 and stored at Asunción. Placed on display as seen here circa 1997, but looking much worse now than nine years earlier.

Delivered as LV-ADO in 1949 and acquired by Líneas Aéreas Paraguayas in 1962. Withdrawn from use by 1972 and stored at Asunción. Placed on display as seen here circa 1997.

"Yapeyu" was delivered to Aerolineas in October 1949 and was destroyed at Mendoza on 12 December 1959. LV-ADP c/n 72 at rear. From Convair 60 years ago.

Brand new 240 for FAMA Argentina at the factory.