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Post by harrysone on May 21, 2022 8:08:35 GMT 12
The ferry flight to Wanaka and preservation is happening today according to Air Chathams Facebook page. Apparently it will be the last ever flight of a passenger capable CV-580 in the world  CIB by Harry Follas, on Flickr |
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Post by delticman on May 21, 2022 11:37:55 GMT 12
The ferry flight to Wanaka and preservation is happening today according to Air Chathams Facebook page. Apparently it will be the last ever flight of a passenger capable CV-580 in the world Now showing Flight Aware, Departure 1200. |
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Post by harrysone on May 21, 2022 16:01:46 GMT 12
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Post by JW on May 21, 2022 19:14:12 GMT 12
Great photos harrysone. Would I be able to save a couple of pictures for my collection of Convair 580 pics?
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Post by harrysone on May 21, 2022 20:25:33 GMT 12
No problem JW
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Post by axelford on May 24, 2022 10:56:46 GMT 12
I'm glad it won't be scrapped but I'm also fearful of how The Toy and Transport Museum treats it's exhibits. Still, thank you for the photos!
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Post by ZacYates on May 24, 2022 11:03:55 GMT 12
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Post by l29 on May 24, 2022 12:50:37 GMT 12
Oh it's going to rot with zero maintenance unfortunately, but at the same time, where else does it go apart from the scrap yard
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Post by harrysone on May 24, 2022 15:40:46 GMT 12
needs a roof...but thats not going to happen! Mind you, the Argosy is pretty much still with us 30 years after retirement
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Post by ZacYates on Jun 2, 2022 10:57:20 GMT 12
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