Built for the RCAF in 1943, this Canso had many civil identities in the US, Central and South America after 1946. Used by the CIA as a communications ship during "Bay of Pigs" invasion of Cuba in April 1961, it also appeared in the 1969 movie Tora, Tora, Tora. The seaplane is pictured awaiting the attention of new owner Troya SA to be registered TG-BIV. On January 5, 1994, the aircraft had an engine failure during delivery to New Zealand. Diverting to Christmas Island and unable to maintain altitude it ditched in the Pacific Ocean and sank several hours after the crew took to the life raft.

With this large 'Musica sin fronteras' (Music without borders) title, Aeromexico 737 XA-AME was a nice catch while waiting for our flight back home.

C/n plate missing, identity unknown. Ex-TG-EOE which I photographed there in 1996.

C/n plate missing, identity unknown. Impounded drug runner with false markings, confirmed by Guatemalan aviation authorities. Went to the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Security as MSP001.

First generation 737