203 results found
Registration / Serial:VH-INM
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Ansett - ANA Air Cargo
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:22 August 1970
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Photo ID:43142Submit Correction
View count: 448
Sitting on the hardstand in front of the Ansett-ANA hangars.
Registration / Serial:VH-INM
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Ansett - ANA Air Cargo
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:22 August 1970
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Registration / Serial:VH-INM
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Ansett - ANA Air Cargo
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:22 August 1970
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Photo ID:43142Submit Correction
View count: 448
Sitting on the hardstand in front of the Ansett-ANA hangars.
Registration / Serial:VH-INM
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Ansett - ANA Air Cargo
City / Airport:Brisbane - International (YBBN / BNE)Map
Region / Country:Queensland, Australia
Photo Date:22 August 1970
Photo by:Peter GatesContact
Registration / Serial:N89FA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27249 (9)
Aircraft Name:Fat Annie / Miss 1944
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:13 August 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:42071Submit Correction
View count: 249
Fat Annie made an appearance at the 2005 World Free Fall Convention. With engines running, the last of 100+ sky divers board through the nose door. They exited through the rear door during two passes of the airport drop zone.
Registration / Serial:N89FA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27249 (9)
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:13 August 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N89FA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27249 (9)
Aircraft Name:Fat Annie / Miss 1944
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:13 August 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:42071Submit Correction
View count: 249
Fat Annie made an appearance at the 2005 World Free Fall Convention. With engines running, the last of 100+ sky divers board through the nose door. They exited through the rear door during two passes of the airport drop zone.
Registration / Serial:N89FA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27249 (9)
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:13 August 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:VH-INK
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):42994 (20)
Operator Titles:Ansett Air Cargo
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:12 April 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:41430Submit Correction
View count: 268
Registration / Serial:VH-INK
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):42994 (20)
Operator Titles:Ansett Air Cargo
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:12 April 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-INK
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):42994 (20)
Operator Titles:Ansett Air Cargo
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:12 April 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:41430Submit Correction
View count: 268
Registration / Serial:VH-INK
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):42994 (20)
Operator Titles:Ansett Air Cargo
City / Airport:Melbourne (YMML / MEL)Map
Region / Country:Victoria, Australia
Photo Date:12 April 1972
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:N898AT
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):42994 (20)
Operator Titles:(Brooks Fuel)
City / Airport:Fairbanks - International (PAFA / FAI)Map
Region / Country:Alaska, United States
Photo Date:26 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:39316Submit Correction
View count: 652
Four turning and ready to taxi from the Brooks ramp at Fairbanks, AK
Registration / Serial:N898AT
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):42994 (20)
Operator Titles:(Brooks Fuel)
City / Airport:Fairbanks - International (PAFA / FAI)Map
Region / Country:Alaska, United States
Photo Date:26 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N898AT
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):42994 (20)
Operator Titles:(Brooks Fuel)
City / Airport:Fairbanks - International (PAFA / FAI)Map
Region / Country:Alaska, United States
Photo Date:26 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:39316Submit Correction
View count: 652
Four turning and ready to taxi from the Brooks ramp at Fairbanks, AK
Registration / Serial:N898AT
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):42994 (20)
Operator Titles:(Brooks Fuel)
City / Airport:Fairbanks - International (PAFA / FAI)Map
Region / Country:Alaska, United States
Photo Date:26 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N89FA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27249 (9)
Aircraft Name:Fat Annie / Miss 1944
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Event:World Freefall Convention 2005
Photo Date:12 August 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:39306Submit Correction
View count: 735
This aircraft hauled 100+ jumpers during the event, which is thought to be a world's record.
Registration / Serial:N89FA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27249 (9)
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:12 August 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N89FA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27249 (9)
Aircraft Name:Fat Annie / Miss 1944
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Event:World Freefall Convention 2005
Photo Date:12 August 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:39306Submit Correction
View count: 735
This aircraft hauled 100+ jumpers during the event, which is thought to be a world's record.
Registration / Serial:N89FA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27249 (9)
City / Airport:Rantoul - National Aviation Center / Frank Elliott Field (TIP)Map
Region / Country:Illinois, United States
Photo Date:12 August 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:VH-INJ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):42927 (19)
Operator Titles:Ansett - ANA
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1969
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:37760Submit Correction
View count: 278
Registration / Serial:VH-INJ
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):42927 (19)
Operator Titles:Ansett - ANA
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1969
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-INJ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):42927 (19)
Operator Titles:Ansett - ANA
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1969
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:37760Submit Correction
View count: 278
Registration / Serial:VH-INJ
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):42927 (19)
Operator Titles:Ansett - ANA
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:1969
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-INK
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):42994 (20)
Operator Titles:Ansett Air Cargo
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:5 September 1970
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:31398Submit Correction
View count: 246
Registration / Serial:VH-INK
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):42994 (20)
Operator Titles:Ansett Air Cargo
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:5 September 1970
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:VH-INK
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):42994 (20)
Operator Titles:Ansett Air Cargo
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:5 September 1970
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Photo ID:31398Submit Correction
View count: 246
Registration / Serial:VH-INK
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):42994 (20)
Operator Titles:Ansett Air Cargo
City / Airport:Adelaide - International (YPAD / ADL)Map
Region / Country:South Australia, Australia
Photo Date:5 September 1970
Photo by:David Tanner (via Daniel Tanner)Contact
Registration / Serial:ZK-NWB
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Nationwide Air
City / Airport:Nelson (NZNS / NSN)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:17 January 1983
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Photo ID:29132Submit Correction
View count: 384
Registration / Serial:ZK-NWB
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Nationwide Air
City / Airport:Nelson (NZNS / NSN)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:17 January 1983
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Registration / Serial:ZK-NWB
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Nationwide Air
City / Airport:Nelson (NZNS / NSN)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:17 January 1983
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Photo ID:29132Submit Correction
View count: 384
Registration / Serial:ZK-NWB
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Nationwide Air
City / Airport:Nelson (NZNS / NSN)Map
Country:New Zealand
Photo Date:17 January 1983
Photo by:Daniel TannerContact
Registration / Serial:N898AT
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):42994 (20)
Operator Titles:(Brooks Fuel)
City / Airport:Fairbanks - International (PAFA / FAI)Map
Region / Country:Alaska, United States
Photo Date:26 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:24963Submit Correction
View count: 364
This aircraft was destroyed on May 30, 2007 while attempting to land at Nixon Fork Mine. Fortunately the crew escaped without serious injury.
Registration / Serial:N898AT
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):42994 (20)
Operator Titles:(Brooks Fuel)
City / Airport:Fairbanks - International (PAFA / FAI)Map
Region / Country:Alaska, United States
Photo Date:26 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:N898AT
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):42994 (20)
Operator Titles:(Brooks Fuel)
City / Airport:Fairbanks - International (PAFA / FAI)Map
Region / Country:Alaska, United States
Photo Date:26 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Photo ID:24963Submit Correction
View count: 364
This aircraft was destroyed on May 30, 2007 while attempting to land at Nixon Fork Mine. Fortunately the crew escaped without serious injury.
Registration / Serial:N898AT
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):42994 (20)
Operator Titles:(Brooks Fuel)
City / Airport:Fairbanks - International (PAFA / FAI)Map
Region / Country:Alaska, United States
Photo Date:26 September 2005
Photo by:Ralph M. PettersenContact
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
Aircraft Name:Big Louie
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:22365Submit Correction
View count: 268
Another view of "Big Louie", with "Big John" (G-AOFW) in the later colours
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
Aircraft Name:Big Louie
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:22365Submit Correction
View count: 268
Another view of "Big Louie", with "Big John" (G-AOFW) in the later colours
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:22364Submit Correction
View count: 920
Looking fine in the last BAF Carvair c/s, Delta Charlie warms up for departure. Note the tail-stick used during loading
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:22364Submit Correction
View count: 920
Looking fine in the last BAF Carvair c/s, Delta Charlie warms up for departure. Note the tail-stick used during loading
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:29 September 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:22180Submit Correction
View count: 1851
Growing up in Southend when the Carvair was still an everyday sight, it was great to catch up with one of the two survivors, the last of 21 built. I remember seeing her being converted from DC-4 VH-INM in ATEL's hangar in 1968. Resuming service with Ansett-ANA, she later went to Nationwide in NZ and Hawaii Pacific Air before going to S Africa in 1996. Bought by Phoebus in 2002 ('Exclusive' titling was from a cigarette brand) and last flew JNB-QRA 25.6.05. Engines recently refitted and not looking too bad but has remained for sale in increasingly poor condition
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:29 September 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:29 September 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:22180Submit Correction
View count: 1851
Growing up in Southend when the Carvair was still an everyday sight, it was great to catch up with one of the two survivors, the last of 21 built. I remember seeing her being converted from DC-4 VH-INM in ATEL's hangar in 1968. Resuming service with Ansett-ANA, she later went to Nationwide in NZ and Hawaii Pacific Air before going to S Africa in 1996. Bought by Phoebus in 2002 ('Exclusive' titling was from a cigarette brand) and last flew JNB-QRA 25.6.05. Engines recently refitted and not looking too bad but has remained for sale in increasingly poor condition
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:29 September 2010
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21924Submit Correction
View count: 225
Southend's last two operational Carvairs, G-ASDC is seen here in the company of G-ASHZ
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21924Submit Correction
View count: 225
Southend's last two operational Carvairs, G-ASDC is seen here in the company of G-ASHZ
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:December 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
Aircraft Name:Plain Jane
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21383Submit Correction
View count: 243
When they stripped all the layers of paint from 'DC for its freight-only career 'au naturel', it was said that they gained about 10% extra payload. Behind is G-AOFW which for a while was a candidate for preservation
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
Aircraft Name:Plain Jane
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:21383Submit Correction
View count: 243
When they stripped all the layers of paint from 'DC for its freight-only career 'au naturel', it was said that they gained about 10% extra payload. Behind is G-AOFW which for a while was a candidate for preservation
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1977
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
Aircraft Name:Big Louie
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20891Submit Correction
View count: 561
"Big Louie" eases onto SEN's runway 06. I grew up 3 miles out along that approach path in the Sixties and have the Carvair and the other classic props of the time to thank for firing my aviation interest
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
Aircraft Name:Big Louie
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20891Submit Correction
View count: 561
"Big Louie" eases onto SEN's runway 06. I grew up 3 miles out along that approach path in the Sixties and have the Carvair and the other classic props of the time to thank for firing my aviation interest
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
Aircraft Name:Big Louie
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20455Submit Correction
View count: 986
Converted by ATEL from DC-4 LX-BNG and first flying as a Carvair in 3.63, G-ASDC was first christened "Pont du Rhin" by BUAF and was renamed "Plain Jane" by BAF in 1972. Sold to Falcon Airways of Texas as N80FA in 4.79 (crashed 6.97 in AK)
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
Aircraft Name:Big Louie
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20455Submit Correction
View count: 986
Converted by ATEL from DC-4 LX-BNG and first flying as a Carvair in 3.63, G-ASDC was first christened "Pont du Rhin" by BUAF and was renamed "Plain Jane" by BAF in 1972. Sold to Falcon Airways of Texas as N80FA in 4.79 (crashed 6.97 in AK)
Registration / Serial:G-ASDC
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:April 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N80FA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:Falcon Airways
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20420Submit Correction
View count: 422
A shot of this amazing beast from my Cessna 172 camera ship
Registration / Serial:N80FA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:Falcon Airways
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:N80FA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:Falcon Airways
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20420Submit Correction
View count: 422
A shot of this amazing beast from my Cessna 172 camera ship
Registration / Serial:N80FA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10273 (7)
Operator Titles:Falcon Airways
Location:In Flight
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:May 1979
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:G-ASKG
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10382 (10)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
Aircraft Name:Big Joe
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20154Submit Correction
View count: 364
Classic Southend apron scene in the later days of Carvair operation, with 'Big Joe' heading a line of four. This aircraft ended her time as 9Q-CTI, destroyed at Kinshasa in 9.95
Registration / Serial:G-ASKG
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10382 (10)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:G-ASKG
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10382 (10)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
Aircraft Name:Big Joe
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:20154Submit Correction
View count: 364
Classic Southend apron scene in the later days of Carvair operation, with 'Big Joe' heading a line of four. This aircraft ended her time as 9Q-CTI, destroyed at Kinshasa in 9.95
Registration / Serial:G-ASKG
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10382 (10)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:August 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:G-AREK
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10365 (5)
Operator Titles:Pauling Air Cargo
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19987Submit Correction
View count: 659
Leased by BAF to the Pauling Construction Co and based in the Middle East for 18 months in the mid-1970's and then back to France, this time as F-BYCL with Uni Air in 6.77. Sold to Falcon Air as N83FA in 8.79 and crashed into a shopping mall after t/o from Griffin, GA on 4.4.97. Note the locally-improvised Bedford van airstairs
Registration / Serial:G-AREK
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10365 (5)
Operator Titles:Pauling Air Cargo
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:G-AREK
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10365 (5)
Operator Titles:Pauling Air Cargo
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19987Submit Correction
View count: 659
Leased by BAF to the Pauling Construction Co and based in the Middle East for 18 months in the mid-1970's and then back to France, this time as F-BYCL with Uni Air in 6.77. Sold to Falcon Air as N83FA in 8.79 and crashed into a shopping mall after t/o from Griffin, GA on 4.4.97. Note the locally-improvised Bedford van airstairs
Registration / Serial:G-AREK
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10365 (5)
Operator Titles:Pauling Air Cargo
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:July 1974
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:F-BMHV
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10365 (5)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF / Cie Air Transport
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19986Submit Correction
View count: 344
Seen here in the colours of the French carrier Cie Air Transport during a lease to BAF, she was bought by them eight months later becoming "Porky Pete". This shot was taken from a taxiing Auster
Registration / Serial:F-BMHV
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10365 (5)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF / Cie Air Transport
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Registration / Serial:F-BMHV
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):10365 (5)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF / Cie Air Transport
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact
Photo ID:19986Submit Correction
View count: 344
Seen here in the colours of the French carrier Cie Air Transport during a lease to BAF, she was bought by them eight months later becoming "Porky Pete". This shot was taken from a taxiing Auster
Registration / Serial:F-BMHV
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):10365 (5)
Operator Titles:British Air Ferries - BAF / Cie Air Transport
City / Airport:Southend (EGMC / SEN)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Photo Date:June 1972
Photo by:Richard VandervordContact