RP-C189 c/n 33421. This was the last operational C-46 in the Philippines. No one seems to really know what happened to this aircraft, though it is rumored to have "crashed into the sea near Roxas". However, there are many places called Roxas in the Philippines. (mehr von RP-C189)
N1100DS Who finds the error ? Former Air Malta 9H-AAK. Ferried from MZJ to DMAFB for use in USAF's KC135 upgrade program + scrapped. Cockpit to Pima Air Museum (mehr von N1100DS)
I-DEMW Photo 4 of 4 : The landing was safe after all, depite the funny angles before touchdown. The passengers probably thought that's the way it has to be, anyway. (mehr von I-DEMW)
I-DEMW Photo 2 of 4 : The thrill of this particular approach was increased by runway work, which led to a temporary shortening of the runway. (mehr von I-DEMW)
I-DEMW Photo 1 of 4 : Too far, too low... Those familiar with Kai Tak will confirm that Alitalia always added that extra amount of excitement to their approaches. This 747 went beyond the right banking point to runway 13, resulting in this dare-devil approach. The notorious - but since demolished - Walled City of Kowloon can be seen in the lower right. (mehr von I-DEMW)
N422AJ is the only Mini Guppy ever built and survives until today in Erickson's Museum in Tillamook / Oregon. The Guppy on the right is Pregnant Guppy N126AJ, also a one-of-a- kind. This Guppy was unfortunately scrapped at the end of 1979. The hangar in the background is the facility where a number of CV-880s were converted to cargo configuration. Most of these were then ferried to Mojave where eventually they were scrapped after never entering airline service. (mehr von N422AJ)