As with the lovely SAAB 340's (sniff, sob), I'm gonna sorely miss seeing these classic Convairs in action once they're all gone - regardless of just how old-school they look or sound!
I can remember these aircraft flying over our place every day but not with turbo props but normal engines. When I joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1964 and went to Fairbairn they were on the tarmac as VIP aircraft for the Politicians
That 580 is a good looking craft from any angle.
Outstanding footage, very well captured, thanks!
Thanks for posting, it's great to see these in action. I used to fly on them at least 2 or 3 times a year back in the 80's. Always loved them.
As with the lovely SAAB 340's (sniff, sob), I'm gonna sorely miss seeing these classic Convairs in action once they're all gone - regardless of just how old-school they look or sound!
Graceful as a pregnant swan, and still magnificent to watch her liftoff....
Thanks for the footage!
I can remember these aircraft flying over our place every day but not with turbo props but normal engines. When I joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1964 and went to Fairbairn they were on the tarmac as VIP aircraft for the Politicians
AWESOME VIDEO & AIRCRAFT!
Didn't think they were still in operation but then again DC-3's are still flying high.
Notice how slowly it climbs.......
North Central Airlines. OSH to ORD
I once flew OSH to ORD on a North Central, Convair 580 back in 1981.
that is awesome!!
I apologize for the poor camera work.???? NICE JOB!
Nice old lady :)