Between operators following a lease to Galaxy Airlines. This Electra later flew in Europe, with Channel Express as G-CHNX and Iona Airways as EI-CHO. Its cockpit section survives in the Midland Air Museum, Coventry.

Photographer: Clive Head. K64 slide scan. Built 1959 for Eastern. American Jet Industries 1977, converted to freighter for Evergreen. Leased to Galaxy Airlines 1985, returned 1987. Channel Express 1990, Iona EI-CHO 1993 remaining in Channel Express colours. Channel Express G-CHNX 1994, withdrawn Hurn 2001 and scrapped 2003.

One of several of its identities. With Galaxy May 85 until May 87. Just after this sighting it went to Evergreen International

Originally delivered as an L-188A to Eastern Air Lines in Jul 59 as N5535. Later, following conversion to L-188AF, it was also operated (with same reg) by Evergreen International and Galaxy Airlines. To Channel Express in Oct 1990 as N5535. Registered to Iona National Airways October 1st, 1993, but stayed in full Channel Express livery. It did carry an IONA logo but only on the port side. Left IONA in Jun 94. Re-reg G-CHNX in Nov 94. Wfu Feb 2003.

Cockpit section only preserved at MAM. ex N5535, EI-CHO. Broken up at Bournemouth

ex N5535, EI-CHO.

Delivered new to Eastern.

I had flown out to NAS in this Electra for a day of shooting. Converted to freighter in 1979, and served another 20+ years with several operators.

Fine sight of two Electras gracing Southend's apron together, viewed from the old waving-off terrace. Still bearing her original Eastern registration here, later becoming EI-CHO then G-CHNX. Broken up at Bournemouth in 2002 (nose saved and moved to Pershore, owner intended repaint in 1959 Eastern colours)