Operated by Hubbard Broadcasting Inc. I first shot this frame at Brussels back in May 1976 when it operated with the Armstrong Cork Co. It ended up going to Air Freight (New Zealand) in May 89 as ZK-FTB. It crashed and was destroyed shortly after take-off from Auckland International 31 Jul 89 possibly due to an ADI issue.

In 1954 United Airlines took over a cancelled order for two CV340s by Pioneer Airlines. This one was registered N73154 . Sold in 1968 and converted to a CV580, the airliner would fly for several corporations like Aero Spacelines, Armstrong Cork / Armstrong World Industries and Hubbard Broadcasting. Pictured with Kelowna Flightcraft being prepared for Airfreight NZ with whom it would be registered ZK-FTB in July. Unfortunately, the freighter would crash into Manukau Harbour after taking off from Auckland, NZ on July 31, 1989 during a scheduled / training flight.

Owned by the Armstrong Cork Co. at the time.