25 results found
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54M Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Atlas
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:25 March 2012
Photo by:Thomas WilligesContact
Photo ID:740882Submit Correction
View count: 55
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54M Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:25 March 2012
Photo by:Thomas WilligesContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54M Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Atlas
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:25 March 2012
Photo by:Thomas WilligesContact
Photo ID:740882Submit Correction
View count: 55
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54M Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:25 March 2012
Photo by:Thomas WilligesContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-JOG
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172N Skyhawk II
C/n (msn):17269819
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:2 August 2013
Photo by:PropfreakContact
Photo ID:610389Submit Correction
View count: 85
Registration / Serial:ZS-JOG
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172N Skyhawk II
C/n (msn):17269819
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:2 August 2013
Photo by:PropfreakContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-JOG
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna 172
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna 172 Skyhawk/Cutlass/Hawk XP
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172N Skyhawk II
C/n (msn):17269819
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:2 August 2013
Photo by:PropfreakContact
Photo ID:610389Submit Correction
View count: 85
Registration / Serial:ZS-JOG
Aircraft Version:Cessna 172N Skyhawk II
C/n (msn):17269819
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:2 August 2013
Photo by:PropfreakContact
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:15 January 2005
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:511791Submit Correction
View count: 341
Delivered to the USAAF as 44-9088 then to Douglas as NC88881 in 1945 and converted to DC-4 conversion #13. To Pan American in 1945 and reregistered as N88881 in 1949. To Japan Air Lines as JA6015 in 1958 then to Ansett-ANA as VH-INM in 1965. Converted to Carvair #21 in 1968. To Australian Aircraft Sales in 1974. Sold as N54596 then to Nationwide Air as ZK-NWB in 1978 then sold as N5459M in 1990. To Phoebus Apollo Aviation as 9J-PAA in 2002. Stored at Rand in 2005. Still there in 2022.
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:15 January 2005
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:15 January 2005
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:511791Submit Correction
View count: 341
Delivered to the USAAF as 44-9088 then to Douglas as NC88881 in 1945 and converted to DC-4 conversion #13. To Pan American in 1945 and reregistered as N88881 in 1949. To Japan Air Lines as JA6015 in 1958 then to Ansett-ANA as VH-INM in 1965. Converted to Carvair #21 in 1968. To Australian Aircraft Sales in 1974. Sold as N54596 then to Nationwide Air as ZK-NWB in 1978 then sold as N5459M in 1990. To Phoebus Apollo Aviation as 9J-PAA in 2002. Stored at Rand in 2005. Still there in 2022.
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:15 January 2005
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54M Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Atlas
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:511742Submit Correction
View count: 244
Delivered to the USAAF as 44-903 as a C-54E in 1945. Renamed to the USAF in 1947. Converted to an MC-54M in 1951, later became a C-54M. Stored at Davis-Monthan AFB with park code CC235 in 1973. Sold as N4989K in 1978 then to Phoebus Apollo as ZS-PAI in 1998. Stored at Rand. Still there in 2022.
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54M Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54M Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Atlas
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:511742Submit Correction
View count: 244
Delivered to the USAAF as 44-903 as a C-54E in 1945. Renamed to the USAF in 1947. Converted to an MC-54M in 1951, later became a C-54M. Stored at Davis-Monthan AFB with park code CC235 in 1973. Sold as N4989K in 1978 then to Phoebus Apollo as ZS-PAI in 1998. Stored at Rand. Still there in 2022.
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54M Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:511728Submit Correction
View count: 119
Delivered to the USAAF as 44-9088 then to Douglas as NC88881 in 1945 and converted to DC-4 conversion #13. To Pan American in 1945 and reregistered as N88881 in 1949. To Japan Air Lines as JA6015 in 1958 then to Ansett-ANA as VH-INM in 1965. Converted to Carvair #21 in 1968. To Australian Aircraft Sales in 1974. Sold as N54596 then to Nationwide Air as ZK-NWB in 1978 then sold as N5459M in 1990. To Phoebus Apollo Aviation as 9J-PAA in 2002. Stored at Rand in 2005. Still there in 2022.
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:511728Submit Correction
View count: 119
Delivered to the USAAF as 44-9088 then to Douglas as NC88881 in 1945 and converted to DC-4 conversion #13. To Pan American in 1945 and reregistered as N88881 in 1949. To Japan Air Lines as JA6015 in 1958 then to Ansett-ANA as VH-INM in 1965. Converted to Carvair #21 in 1968. To Australian Aircraft Sales in 1974. Sold as N54596 then to Nationwide Air as ZK-NWB in 1978 then sold as N5459M in 1990. To Phoebus Apollo Aviation as 9J-PAA in 2002. Stored at Rand in 2005. Still there in 2022.
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAJ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54D Skymaster
C/n (msn):22192
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Helios
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Collection:South African Airlines Museum
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:503550Submit Correction
View count: 139
Delivered to the USAAF as 43-17242 in 1945. Renamed to the USAF in 1947. To the Royal Danish Air Force as N-721 in 1947. Sold as N4988V then to Millardair as C-GRYY in 1978 and stored at Davis-Monthan AFB. To Interocean Airways as C9-ATS in 1991, Trans Lloyd Air Cargo as EL-AWX in 1997 and Phoebus Apollo as C9-ATS in 1999. Reregistered as ZS-PAJ in 2000. Donated to the South African Airways Museum in 2006.
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAJ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54D Skymaster
C/n (msn):22192
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAJ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54D Skymaster
C/n (msn):22192
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Helios
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Collection:South African Airlines Museum
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:503550Submit Correction
View count: 139
Delivered to the USAAF as 43-17242 in 1945. Renamed to the USAF in 1947. To the Royal Danish Air Force as N-721 in 1947. Sold as N4988V then to Millardair as C-GRYY in 1978 and stored at Davis-Monthan AFB. To Interocean Airways as C9-ATS in 1991, Trans Lloyd Air Cargo as EL-AWX in 1997 and Phoebus Apollo as C9-ATS in 1999. Reregistered as ZS-PAJ in 2000. Donated to the South African Airways Museum in 2006.
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAJ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54D Skymaster
C/n (msn):22192
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAJ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54D Skymaster
C/n (msn):22192
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Helios
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:15 January 2005
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:503525Submit Correction
View count: 172
Delivered to the USAAF as 43-17242 in 1945. Renamed to the USAF in 1947. To the Royal Danish Air Force as N-721 in 1947. Sold as N4988V then to Millardair as C-GRYY in 1978 and stored at Davis-Monthan AFB. To Interocean Airways as C9-ATS in 1991, Trans Lloyd Air Cargo as EL-AWX in 1997 and Phoebus Apollo as C9-ATS in 1999. Reregistered as ZS-PAJ in 2000. Donated to the South African Airways Museum in 2006.
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAJ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54D Skymaster
C/n (msn):22192
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:15 January 2005
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAJ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54D Skymaster
C/n (msn):22192
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Helios
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:15 January 2005
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:503525Submit Correction
View count: 172
Delivered to the USAAF as 43-17242 in 1945. Renamed to the USAF in 1947. To the Royal Danish Air Force as N-721 in 1947. Sold as N4988V then to Millardair as C-GRYY in 1978 and stored at Davis-Monthan AFB. To Interocean Airways as C9-ATS in 1991, Trans Lloyd Air Cargo as EL-AWX in 1997 and Phoebus Apollo as C9-ATS in 1999. Reregistered as ZS-PAJ in 2000. Donated to the South African Airways Museum in 2006.
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAJ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54D Skymaster
C/n (msn):22192
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:15 January 2005
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Atlas
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:25 September 2022
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Photo ID:500991Submit Correction
View count: 181
Withdrawn from use in 2010 and not in a good condition anymore, with some peeling paint, corrosion and damage to the wing trailing edge. Still a lovely aeroplane to look at, though.
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:25 September 2022
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Atlas
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:25 September 2022
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Photo ID:500991Submit Correction
View count: 181
Withdrawn from use in 2010 and not in a good condition anymore, with some peeling paint, corrosion and damage to the wing trailing edge. Still a lovely aeroplane to look at, though.
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:25 September 2022
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:25 September 2022
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Photo ID:500972Submit Correction
View count: 510
Still surviving on the Phoebus Apollo apron, having not found a new owner since her withdrawal from use in 2005.
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:25 September 2022
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:25 September 2022
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Photo ID:500972Submit Correction
View count: 510
Still surviving on the Phoebus Apollo apron, having not found a new owner since her withdrawal from use in 2005.
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:25 September 2022
Photo by:Erik SleutelbergContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Atlas
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:5 October 2002
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:443241Submit Correction
View count: 261
Built as 44-9093 for the USAAF and withdrawn to MASDC in 1973. Sold to Aero Union as N4989K in 1978 and subsequently passed through several owners before joining Contract Air Cargo in 1992. Operating in South Africa by September 1997 and registered as ZS-PAI to Phoebus Apollo in September 1998. Withdrawn at Rand by 2010 and still present in 2021
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:5 October 2002
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Atlas
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:5 October 2002
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:443241Submit Correction
View count: 261
Built as 44-9093 for the USAAF and withdrawn to MASDC in 1973. Sold to Aero Union as N4989K in 1978 and subsequently passed through several owners before joining Contract Air Cargo in 1992. Operating in South Africa by September 1997 and registered as ZS-PAI to Phoebus Apollo in September 1998. Withdrawn at Rand by 2010 and still present in 2021
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:5 October 2002
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:5 October 2002
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:441914Submit Correction
View count: 422
The final Carvair conversion (#21) for Ansett Airlines as VH-INM, delivered in 1968. later flew with Nationwide Air in New Zealand as ZK-NWB and Hawaii Pacific Air as N5459M. Flown to South Africa in 1996 and eventually bought by Phoebus Apollo in March 2002. Registered as 9J-PAA and used principally to fly cigarettes and general cargo between Johannesburg and Lusaka, the aircraft was withdrawn from use by 2005 and stored at Rand. Still present in 2021.
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:5 October 2002
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:5 October 2002
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Photo ID:441914Submit Correction
View count: 422
The final Carvair conversion (#21) for Ansett Airlines as VH-INM, delivered in 1968. later flew with Nationwide Air in New Zealand as ZK-NWB and Hawaii Pacific Air as N5459M. Flown to South Africa in 1996 and eventually bought by Phoebus Apollo in March 2002. Registered as 9J-PAA and used principally to fly cigarettes and general cargo between Johannesburg and Lusaka, the aircraft was withdrawn from use by 2005 and stored at Rand. Still present in 2021.
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:5 October 2002
Photo by:Tim SpearmanContact
Registration / Serial:9J-RDR
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):25928/14483
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:404188Submit Correction
View count: 121
Delivered to the USAAF as 43-48667 then to the RAF as KJ897 in 1944. To BEA as G-AMKE in 1951 Sold as VP-YUU in 1962 then to Zambia Airways as 9J-RDR in 1966. Withdrawn from use at Lusaka in 1970 after a ground loop accident. To Phoebus Apollo for parts in 1998. Front fuselage preserved at Rand. The rest of it was scrapped.
Registration / Serial:9J-RDR
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):25928/14483
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:9J-RDR
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):25928/14483
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:404188Submit Correction
View count: 121
Delivered to the USAAF as 43-48667 then to the RAF as KJ897 in 1944. To BEA as G-AMKE in 1951 Sold as VP-YUU in 1962 then to Zambia Airways as 9J-RDR in 1966. Withdrawn from use at Lusaka in 1970 after a ground loop accident. To Phoebus Apollo for parts in 1998. Front fuselage preserved at Rand. The rest of it was scrapped.
Registration / Serial:9J-RDR
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):25928/14483
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:9J-RDR
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):25928/14483
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:12 October 2013
Photo by:Michael GreenContact
Photo ID:401568Submit Correction
View count: 165
forward fuselage used as an eye catcher at the Phoebus Apollo office
Registration / Serial:9J-RDR
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):25928/14483
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:12 October 2013
Photo by:Michael GreenContact
Registration / Serial:9J-RDR
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):25928/14483
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:12 October 2013
Photo by:Michael GreenContact
Photo ID:401568Submit Correction
View count: 165
forward fuselage used as an eye catcher at the Phoebus Apollo office
Registration / Serial:9J-RDR
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47B Skytrain
C/n (msn):25928/14483
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:12 October 2013
Photo by:Michael GreenContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Atlas
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:12 October 2013
Photo by:Michael GreenContact
Photo ID:401512Submit Correction
View count: 261
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:12 October 2013
Photo by:Michael GreenContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Atlas
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:12 October 2013
Photo by:Michael GreenContact
Photo ID:401512Submit Correction
View count: 261
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:12 October 2013
Photo by:Michael GreenContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-DIW
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11991
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Pegasus
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:344353Submit Correction
View count: 333
Delivered to the USAAF as 42-92215 then to the RAF as FL583 in 1943. To the SAAF as 6871 in 1945 and to ZS-DIW in 1953. Operated by Suidwes Lugdiens who became Namib Air in 1978. then to Regional Air in 1993 and Phoebus Apollo in 1996.
Registration / Serial:ZS-DIW
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11991
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-DIW
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11991
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Pegasus
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Photo ID:344353Submit Correction
View count: 333
Delivered to the USAAF as 42-92215 then to the RAF as FL583 in 1943. To the SAAF as 6871 in 1945 and to ZS-DIW in 1953. Operated by Suidwes Lugdiens who became Namib Air in 1978. then to Regional Air in 1993 and Phoebus Apollo in 1996.
Registration / Serial:ZS-DIW
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11991
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:24 September 2009
Photo by:Paul SeymourContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-DIW
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11991
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Pegasus
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:19 June 1998
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:309118Submit Correction
View count: 342
Ex South African Air Force 6871, registered 19th Nov 1953 to Suidwes Lugdiens, later to Namib Air and finally Phoebus Apollo where it was current at time of upload
Registration / Serial:ZS-DIW
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11991
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:19 June 1998
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Registration / Serial:ZS-DIW
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11991
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Pegasus
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:19 June 1998
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:309118Submit Correction
View count: 342
Ex South African Air Force 6871, registered 19th Nov 1953 to Suidwes Lugdiens, later to Namib Air and finally Phoebus Apollo where it was current at time of upload
Registration / Serial:ZS-DIW
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11991
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:19 June 1998
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:17 March 2003
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:285264Submit Correction
View count: 235
Ex N5459M, registered 20th May 2002, still present at FAGM (Rand Airport) at time of upload
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:17 March 2003
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
Manufacturers:Douglas / Aviation Traders
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:17 March 2003
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:285264Submit Correction
View count: 235
Ex N5459M, registered 20th May 2002, still present at FAGM (Rand Airport) at time of upload
Registration / Serial:9J-PAA
Aircraft Version:Aviation Traders ATL-98 Carvair
C/n (msn):27314 (21)
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:17 March 2003
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:8 May 2000
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:274860Submit Correction
View count: 255
Ex N4989K, registered Sep 1998 and withdrawn from use FAGM (Rand) some time in 2017
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:8 May 2000
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:8 May 2000
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Photo ID:274860Submit Correction
View count: 255
Ex N4989K, registered Sep 1998 and withdrawn from use FAGM (Rand) some time in 2017
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAI
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54E Skymaster
C/n (msn):27319
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:8 May 2000
Photo by:LRS747Contact
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAJ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54D Skymaster
C/n (msn):22192
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Helios
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Collection:South African Airlines Museum
Photo Date:10 May 2013
Photo by:Kas van ZonneveldContact
Photo ID:236613Submit Correction
View count: 280
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAJ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54D Skymaster
C/n (msn):22192
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:10 May 2013
Photo by:Kas van ZonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAJ
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-4
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-4 (C-54/R5D/Skymaster)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54D Skymaster
C/n (msn):22192
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Helios
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Collection:South African Airlines Museum
Photo Date:10 May 2013
Photo by:Kas van ZonneveldContact
Photo ID:236613Submit Correction
View count: 280
Registration / Serial:ZS-PAJ
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-54D Skymaster
C/n (msn):22192
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:10 May 2013
Photo by:Kas van ZonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-DIW
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11991
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Pegasus
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:10 May 2015
Photo by:Kas van ZonneveldContact
Photo ID:228538Submit Correction
View count: 775
Registration / Serial:ZS-DIW
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11991
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:10 May 2015
Photo by:Kas van ZonneveldContact
Registration / Serial:ZS-DIW
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas DC-3
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas DC-3 (C-47 Skytrain/Dakota)
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11991
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
Aircraft Name:Pegasus
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:10 May 2015
Photo by:Kas van ZonneveldContact
Photo ID:228538Submit Correction
View count: 775
Registration / Serial:ZS-DIW
Aircraft Version:Douglas C-47A Skytrain
C/n (msn):11991
Operator Titles:Phoebus Apollo Aviation
City / Airport:Johannesburg - Rand (FAGM / QRA)Map
Country:South Africa
Photo Date:10 May 2015
Photo by:Kas van ZonneveldContact