First flight 1959, delivered new as L-188A VH-RMB to Ansett April 8th 1959. In October 1972 it was converted to freighter L-188A(F), WFU January 1984. September 1984 N358Q TPI International Airways. May 1988 Leased to ALM Antillean Airlines, and October 1989 rr N358WS. April 30th 1992 N358Q JBQ Aviation Corporation. November 1996 WFU at Opa Locka, and March 1997 broken up for spares. Seen back again, outside the FOF Hangar, repainted to the elegant TPI colours, although it is in the shadow with sunshine behind,

First flight 28th February 1959 as a L-188A Electra, delivered new to Ansett Airlines as VH-RMB. October 1972 VH-RMB was converted to a L-188AF freighter and op until wfu January 1984. In September 1984 N358Q for TPI International. Seen outside the Fred Olsen Hangar during a two month lease to Fred Olsen, this ice-cold final day of 1985, still in ex Ansett colours.

Approaching its parking stand on a beautiful day.