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zoggavia presents a collection of aircraft photos exploring the beauty, sensuality, form and design of classic airliners of the 50's. The airplane is a powerful symbol that has stirred the dreams and ambitions of men and women for 100 years. Aircraft created of passion, remain even more beautiful and alluring today. "Classic Airliners" is an exploration of the multiple and complex roles that airplanes have played in our lives and is a celebration of the classic aircraft enduring beauty.
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News 25.11.2011
- L-049 Connies added: c/n 1964, 1968, 2065
- Connie operator pages updated: El Al, Capital Airlines, Imperial Airlines
- Breitling Connie Gallery 2011 update
HB-RSC climbing out from Zurich's runway 28 for another pleasure flight on 23 August 2011,
Zoggavia Collection.
Zoggavia Collection.
Featured Propliner
Canadair C-4-1 c/n 149 YV-C-LBT of Lebca, Linea Express Bolivar CA, freighter version, photo taken at Caracas in 1964, Zoggavia Collection
Delivered as CF-CPJ to Canadian Pacific Air Lines in 1948 and later sold to Trans Canada Air Lines as CF-TFV in 1952. Sold to Lebca beginning of 1962.
Featured Jetliner
Swissair Convair CV-880 c/n 22-0043M HB-ICL seen during a high speed test flight over California in 1961, Convair Archive
This was one of two operated by Swissair pending delivery of the fleet of Convair CV-990s. In service less than a year it was returned to Convair in May 1962 and then sold to Cathay Pacific as VR-HFT. The aircraft was finally scrapped in 1986.
This was one of two operated by Swissair pending delivery of the fleet of Convair CV-990s. In service less than a year it was returned to Convair in May 1962 and then sold to Cathay Pacific as VR-HFT. The aircraft was finally scrapped in 1986.
The heart of the Connie and the DC-7
The Wright model TC18EA series engine is a turbo-compound 18 cylinder, air cooled, radial, reciprocating power plant. This engine incorporates three blow-down turbines for exhaust power recovery. All in all 12'000 units were produced for the TC Super Connie/Starliner, DC-7, PV-2, and Canadair Argus variants. Developing up to 3'500 hp, this was one of the most powerful serial piston engined produced.
Look at the cutaway and schematic views here.
Look at the cutaway and schematic views here.