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