| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | VH-BZD |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Convair 240 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Convair 340/440/540/580/640 (C-131) |
| Aircraft Version: | Convair 340-32 |
| C/n (msn): | 110 |
| Operator Titles: | Ansett Airways |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Melbourne - EssendonMap |
| Region / Country: | Victoria, Australia |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: YMEN IATA: MEB Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | October 1954 to December 1955 |
| Photo from: | Ben Dannecker (via David Carter) |
| Photo ID: | 129616 |
| Photo Comment |
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Ansett Airways adopted Braniff's livery rather than repaint undelivered aircraft originally intended for the US carrier. It remained the livery following the merger with ANA in 1957 until finally replaced in 1969. Braniff had changed its livery several times by then, sometimes boldly. This photo was added on 6 March 2019, and has since been viewed 891 times. |