Back in Kelowna for the time being. Ex American Airlines N885AA. "Leaving on a Jet Plane" themed aircraft.

Kelowna Flightcraft engineered Stretch 5800 version has had its fuselage lengthened by 14 feet 3 inches. Larger engines added.

So many charter aircraft have been parked. This is another one.

Second use of registration C-FKFS on a Convair 5800. It was first worn by c/n 276 (1991-1998), then by this c/n 277 (2001-2004), then c/n 343 (2005-2007), and finally by c/n 279 (2009-2012).

Now being operated at a cargo carrier

Seen at Kelowna when it was still in the passenger configuration

Parked at Victoria. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G AF-S VR ED)

How refreshing to see these beautiful, old Tri-holers still earning a living.

Former RCAF 109152 was one of five retired RCAF CC-109 aircraft parked on the Kelowna Flightcraft ramp in September 2014. Each aircraft had about 15,000 hrs and, while the engines had been removed, they all appeared to be in good condition. I was told that they all had glass cockpits installed just prior to be retired by the RCAF. Due to the difficulty in getting them certified for civilian use and a limited market for CV580/CV5800 freighters, by August 2017, only C-GLWF/109152 survived. It was selected for preservation because it reportedly once transported the Queen during a visit to Canada.

Former 55-4753 still in basic USAF colors. This aircraft was noted at Kelowna in August 2017.

Former RCAF 109157 was one of five retired RCAF CC-109 aircraft parked on the Kelowna Flightcraft ramp in September 2014. Each aircraft had about 15,000 hours and, while the engines had been removed, they all appeared to be in good condition. I was told that they all had glass cockpits installed just prior to be retired by the RCAF. Due to the difficulty in getting them certified for civilian use and a limited market for CV580/CV5800 freighters, by August 2017, all but C-GLWF/109152 had been scrapped.

Former US Navy and Rhoades International Convair still in basic US Navy colors with Rhoades titles blacked out. Aircraft was noted at Kelowna in August 2017.

Former RCAF 109159 was one of five retired RCAF CC-109 aircraft parked on the Kelowna Flightcraft ramp in September 2014. Each aircraft had about 15,000 hours and, while the engines had been removed, they all appeared to be in good condition. I was told that they all had glass cockpits installed just prior to be retired by the RCAF. Due to the difficulty in getting them certified for civilian use and a limited market for CV580/CV5800 freighters, by August 2017, all but C-GLWF/109152 had been scrapped.

Former RCAF 109151 was one of five retired RCAF CC-109 aircraft parked on the Kelowna Flightcraft ramp in September 2014. Each aircraft had about 15,000 hours and, while the engines had been removed, they all appeared to be in good condition. I was told that they all had glass cockpits installed just prior to be retired by the RCAF. Due to the difficulty in getting them certified for civilian use and a limited market for CV58/CV5800 freighters, by August 2017, all but C-GLWF/109152 had been scrapped.

One of two Kelowna Flightcraft DC-10's at MIA that day. There can't be too many DC-10's still operating in the world today.

Former Soundair C-GKFN seen here operated by Kelowna Flightcraft for overnight freight ops. Aircraft was lost in July 1981 at Toronto when the load shifted resulting in loss of control.

Cancelled in 1997 and donated to the South Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary. Registration currently used on one of Kelowna's Convair 580s, on lease to Purolator.