Aircraft Photo of N4821C | Convair 440-38 Metropolitan | Delta Air Lines | AirHistory.net #809237
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N4821C
Fleet number:421
Other Marks:359
Aircraft Original Type:Convair 240
Aircraft Generic Type:Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131)
Aircraft Version:Convair 440-38 Metropolitan
C/n (msn):359
Operator Titles:Delta Air Lines
Location
City / Airport:San Diego - Brown Field MunicipalMap
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KSDM   IATA: SDM   Local: SDM   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1956
Photo from:AirHistory.net Photo Archive
Photo ID: 809237
Photo Comment

N4821C was the first Convairliner delivered to Delta as a CV-440, in August 1956 - the airline's earlier CV-340s were modified to this standard. She is seen flying over Brown Field. In the background is Mexico. Photo from: Convair / San Diego Air & Space Museum

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