She flew in australia until 1976 when she became n54596 and was wfu a. Aviation traders atl 98 carvair photographs browse and search through the largest online aviation image library and buy prints or use for commercialeditorial purposes. This photo is protected and may not be used in any way without proper permission. Right behind on approach is an air resorts airlines convair. Converted from 19 c54 world war ii transport planes and two dc4 airliners into a small fleet of air ferries by aviation traders of southend, england, the carvair allowed commercial air passengers to accompany their automobiles onboard the aircraft. After operating for 65 years, the airline was placed into administration in 2001 following a financial collapse and subsequent organised liquidation in 2002, subject to deed of company arrangement. Warpaints latest is their standard a4 format softbound publication that is 92 pages excluding covers on the douglas c 54r5d skymaster and dc4. The carvair is based on the douglas dc4, a plane that was built in large numbers in the 1940s. This particular aircraft was the twenty first and last carvair to roll off the line. Home advertisments assembly clippings description nationwide air n89fa special photos rotterdam crash side views southend production list. The aviation traders atl98 carvair was a large transport aircraft powered by four radial engines. Aviation traders atl98 carvair photos and pictures. The story has created considerable interest, probably because the.
A gmax built version of the classic douglas dc4 conversion. The airline flew domestically within australia and from the 1990s to destinations in asia. I was always impressed with the carvair as an airplane that did the job for which it was designed. A comprehensive history of the aircraft and all 21 airframes. It was a douglas aircraft c54based air ferry developed by freddie lakers aviation traders. Convair 340 440s with air crew to air cambodge and other cambodian operators. Another great aviation video from aviation traders atl98 carvair more aviation videos on takeofftube. Sep 30, 2015 the atl 98 carvair is a truly unusual aircraft. Follow along with the carvair as it works in the rugged mountains of british columbia.
Pdf the atl 98 carvair download full pdf book download. In accomplishing this deed, the carvair atl98 began with a douglas c54dc4 and a major facelift on the forward onethird. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Read download propliners of the world pt 2 pdf pdf download. British united air ferries buaf was a wholly private, british independent car and passenger ferry airline based in the united kingdom during the 1960s. Gashz aviation traders atl98 carvair british air ferries baf at baselmulhouse airport bsl in october 1978 built in 1944 as a dc4c54b for the usaf converted to atl98 in 1963 conversion cn 9 still registered as n89fa south african air lease llc, claytonusa. This comprehensive history of the atl98 carvair, begins with corporate histories and profiles of key players, including william patterson, donald douglas, and freddie laker.
Four chapters illustrate the evolution of the carferry as a viable aircraft, the history of aviation traders, engineering details incorporated into the carvair s production, and major carvair operators. There were 14 passengers and four crew members on board. Working at southend airport in the seventies produced some great opportunities. We flew as fast as possible, the carvair as slow as it could with everything down. About the book the atl98 carvair is a truly unusual aircraft. There was much more about veterans air dc4 in this book by mr. A comprehensive history of the aircraft and all 21 airframes by william patrick dean. It first flew in july 1968 and then delivered to ansett as vhinm kasby ii. A comprehensive history of the aircraft and all 21 airframes by william patrick dean it would be hard to imagine any fleet of aircraft more woven into world politics, operating in more remote areas, or transporting more diverse cargo.
This group is a way of bringing public awareness to all those who share an interest in the atl98 carvair. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the atl98 carvair. The convair cv240 is an american airliner that convair manufactured from 1947 to 1954, initially as a possible replacement for the ubiquitous douglas dc3. Convair cv34057 yvceva, cn 9 of avensa aerovias venezolanas s.
Com accept no imitations airliner modeling, airliner models, airliner kits, airliner decals. The author has taken what could easily be a very dry subject and delved into and presented the details in a way that kept this reader engaged throughout the work. Cfepv aviation traders atl 98 carvair eastern provincial airways pv southend rochford sen egmc, uk england richard john goring 24051968. The airframe from the wings rearward is that of a standard dc4 exept for the vertical tail. Aviation photographs of aviation traders atl98 carvair. This is not a motorbooks format of color pix and some filler text. We were returning from seattle in the king air and could hear them talking to the controllers. Aviation traders atl98 carvair transporter operated by aer lingus. Sep 18, 2008 the atl 98 carvair is a truly unusual aircraft. A comprehensive history of the aircraft and all 21 airframes william patrick dean, foreword by michael ocallaghan on. Early carvair used by british united as a car ferry. My book the atl98 carvair a comprehensive history of the aircraft and all 21 airframes is now available worldwide at all major book stores. It was a unique hybrid built for the special purpose of carrying cars across the.
Featuring a more modern design with cabin pressurization, the 240 series made some inroads as a commercial airliner, and had a long development cycle that produced various civil and military variants. It was heavily underwritten by pan american as is evidenced in the livery which adorned the aircraft of that period. Atl 98 carvair gasdc, the carvair was a converted dc4 for large cargoes. Shortly after ww2 bristol created its first transport aircraft, the twin engine bristol 170 freighter could carry both passengers up to. Ansettanas first carvair was vhinj, seen here at cairns. In fact and unfortunately there are no color photos, but that. Gasdc pont du rhin featured in the bond film goldfinger during the scene where gondfingers car is loaded into it then he along with odd job board the plane. The aviation traders atl98 carvair was a large transport aircraft powered by four radial. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them.
This book is exceptional in bringing to life the history of an aircraft that attracted inter. Four liveries included, two from british air ferries, british united and buaf representing the carvair in its intended role as a car ferry, later used purely in a freight role the versatile carvair saw widespread service worldwide. Ansett australia was a major australian airline group, based in melbourne. A comprehensive history of the aircraft and all 21 airframes by william patrick dean isbn. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Media in category aviation traders atl 98 carvair the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total.
Im designing a large electric powered scale model of this machine, purely because it is a douglas dc4 conversion, with. Aviation traders atl98 carvair the backbone of this section is from the the international directory of civil aircraft by gerard frawley and used with permission. Most buffs havent seen one or maybe even heard of it. The carvair would hold up to six cars and 22passengers. It was a douglas dc4based air ferry conversion developed by freddie lakers aviation traders engineering limited atl, with a capacity generally of 22 passengers in a rear cabin, and five cars loaded in at the front. A comprehensive history of the aircraft and all 21 airframes ebook. The aviation traders atl 98 carvair was a large transport aircraft powered by four radial engines. Each design is presented as a chapter and can easily be read as an independent article without losing context of the overall story.
In addition, the 400 page book the atl98 carvair by william patrick. A comprehensive history of the aircraft and all 21 airframes at. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Description the atl98 carvair is a truly unusual aircraft.
About the book the atl 98 carvair is a truly unusual aircraft. In 1962, a unique transport aircraft was built from the parts of 27 boeing b377 airliners to provide nasa a means of transporting rocket boosters. The carvair, nicknamed the closet, had a huge front gate to admit up to five cars while also accommodating 23 passengers in the rear. Aviation safety network photos crashed aircraft photos. The name said it allan aircraft to ferry automobiles across the channel. A comprehensive history of the aircraft and all 21 airframes kindle edition by dean, william patrick. Two or three out of the 21 distinctive dc4c54 conversions remain. This paper gives the background to the story and some of the problems encountered in converting the douglas dc4 to its new role as a commercial vehicle ferry transport renamed the carvair. By the time we landed and got our airplane fueled, secured, and the paperwork done, roger had landed and they were working on it again. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Feb 62 golden gate bridge british united air ferries. This comprehensive history of the atl 98 carvair, begins with corporate histories and profiles of key players, including william patterson, donald douglas, and freddie laker. Irreplaceable reference for modelers and aviation fans. Here you see a heavy evergreen international airlines boeing 747273c n471ev cn 20651209 departing from 25l at lax.
When the mine shut down in may 1999, it was the end for the carvair and almost for hawkair, for that matter and it was put up for sale, for usd 350. Converted from 19 c54 world war ii transport planes and two dc4 airliners into a small fleet of air ferries by aviation traders of southend, england, the carvair allowed commercial air passengers to. The rest features chapters on the fleets 21 planes. The atl98 carvair by william patrick dean overdrive. Aviation traders atl98 carvair photographs browse and search through the largest online aviation image library and buy prints or use for commercialeditorial purposes. It continued to fly with them until 1974, when it was sold to australian aircraft sales. Four chapters illustrate the evolution of the carferry, history of aviation traders, engineering details, and carvair operators. The major distinguishing feature of the 990 from the c880s are the distinctive kuchemann carrots at the end of the wing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. May 19, 2008 i was sent this video recently,so decided to post it here for posterity. Landing convair 580 gets caught up in departing 747s. Just before n80fa departed on its ferry flight to texas, i was able to fix up an airtoair session from cessna 172 gatln. Vliegtuigongeval op 28 dec 1962 met aviation traders atl98.
It is indepth research that i both admire and appreciate from my role as a researcher. It specialised in crosschannel ferry flights carrying cars and their owners between its numerous bases in southern england, the channel islands and continental europe. It was a douglas dc4based air ferry conversion developed by freddie lakers aviation traders engineering limited atl, with a capacity generally of 22 passengers. The airplane operated on a flight from southend municipal airport sen to rotterdam airport rtm. Aviation traders atl98 carvair aviation photos on jetphotos. Several appendices provide dc4 fleet data, dated histories, lists of dc4 and atl98 owners and operators, crossreferenced registration and serial numbers, and. The atl98 carvair is one of the worlds most unique aircraft. Nevertheless, the planes true identity is easily given away by the second photo where the name carvair reveals it to be the aviation traders atl. Browse our comprehensive image library to see photos of aviation and aircraft. Unique aircraft atl98 carvair a douglas dc4 derivate.
Aircraft data n89fa, 1963 aviation traders atl98 carvair c. Aviation traders atl98 carvair alisud aviation photo. More than half a century later, the last super guppy is still in active. It was founded in 1943 as direct competitor to state airline lav. In may of 1942 consolidated later convair considered a large cargo aircraft utilizing the.
The carvair was a dc4 modification done by aviation traders in england from 196265. In 1965, ansett had the aircraft converted into an atl 98 carvair by aviation traders ltd. A firstgeneration high performance jetliner which was a turbofanpowered derivative of the turbojetpowered convair 880. William patrick dean four chapters illustrate the evolution of the carferry, history of aviation traders, engineering details, and carvair operators. Everything you need to know about n89fa 1963 aviation traders atl 98 carvair c54b conversion cn 9 including aircraft data, history and photos.
The atl98 carvair was a special purpose conversion. As a bonus, follow along with the hawkair convair as it completes the first ever reindeer transfer from the. In 1978, it went to new zealand to fly with nationwide air as zknwa. There was need for a replacement for the bristol, in ferrying cars across the english channel.
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