Originally Posted by
Convairator
Thank you very much!!! Actually yes indeed, that photo was taken by our mechanic while we were on takeoff out of TJBQ (BQN-Aquadilla, Puerto Rico) enroute to Port of Spain (TTPP). Great airplane to fly, really a hands on airplane, no autopilot, very powerful with those old Allison engines. I actually gained the opportunity to fly for that company (who was recently shut down by the Funny Acronymn Association) while at T-OSU. Great flying, great airplane
I think I saw that airplane while in PR. I've always loved the old Convairs. Any Convair - 240, 340, 440, 580, 640, 880, 990. They built airplanes with Man Law in mind. Cherish that experience. I almost flew one in the mid 90s for a freight carrier out of Detroit but then I landed a regional job and the rest is history.