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Old 28th Aug 2007, 17:05
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The AvgasDinosaur
 
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C-4 Freighters

Dear All,

C/n 160 G-ALHN was apparently "modified" after BOAC service prior to
delivery to Overseas Aviation by Marshalls at Cambridge to a
freighter config. Photos prove this did not include a freight door,
she flew for some time with Overseas and Flying Enterprise mainly on
IT passenger flights and the occaisional freight run.
What was the nature of the modifications in early March 1960?

C/n 134 CF-TFJ was converted to freighter configuration during
service with Trans Canada Airlines what was the nature of the
conversion, did it include a freight door? She was sold to A.J. Gaul
13/10/61. Did she then fly to Coventry (see c/n 147 below)? If so
did anyone photograph her port side ?

C/n 147 CF-TFU was converted to freighter configuration during
service with Trans Canada Airlines what was the nature of the
conversion, did it include a freight door? Photo evidence exists of
the starboard side showing the windows either blanked out or painted
over. She was sold to A.J. Gaul 13/10/61 and delivered Gatwick -
Coventry on 31/10/61. Did anyone take a photo of the port side
during her stay at Coventry?

Did these two remain pressurised when flown as freighters?


Hope someone can help
Be lucky
Dave Truman
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