Aircraft Photo of HB-ICB | Convair 990A Coronado (30A-6) | Swissair | AirHistory.net #21683
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:HB-ICB
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 990
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 990 (Coronado)
Aircraft Version:Convair 990A Coronado (30A-6)
C/n (msn):30-11
Operator Titles:Swissair
Aircraft Name:Luzern
Location
City / Airport:London - HeathrowMap
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGLL   IATA: LHR   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:September 1972
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 21683
Photo Comment

Swissair's second Coronado was delivered in 1.62 named "Luzern" and served till withdrawn and broken up at Hamburg by MBB in 4.75. This view shows to advantage the distinctive Area Rule anti-shock pods which helped the 990 to boast the highest speed of any airliner till Concorde

This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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