VH-BZH   Convair 440-61  Metropolitan                (c/n 458)

            
                           

                               VH-BZH was a new aircraft delivered in 1957.   This shot at Essendon is by Richard Maclean. The
                               Convair 440 Metropolitan was a refined Model 340 which incorporated certain aerodynamic and
                               comfort improvements, plus high-density seating for 52 passengers.  After a period of lease to Butler
                               Air Transport it went to ATA (Ansett Transport Industries) subsidiary Airlines of South Australia in 1960. 
                               The photograph (below) of it in that livery comes from the Barry Maclean collection.   For its complete
                               history go to:
                                                    http://www.ansettinwa.org/Pages/fredspages/convairs.htm