Convair CV440 c/n422 scrapped!

Whats with the cckpit it looks different some how around below the windows??

I read on another thread the Convair at Coventry is being dismantled for it’s move to Scotland.

Anyone able to take pics of this in process?

Roger Smith.

I did some searching and found the original message here: http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/showthread.php?t=36576

This seems very odd to me. Within two years an aircraft for which there are definite plans goes from airworthy to scrap metal?? It is clear that the project failed, but was scrapping really the only option for this aircraft :confused:

Pity. The Convair series were my father’s favorite.

Along with the other regular cosford visitors on here, its a distressingly familiar scene. With metal prices sky high, this will become an all too common result to any aircraft that sits still for too long. 🙁

If you are thinking about the Convairliner that came from Bolivia, then this is the one.

Yes, sad and (to some) shocking news. Another classic propliner bites the dust!

Sad photos, that’s one thing. But I’m confused now… I seem to recall that a Convair moved to Scandinavia a few years ago to be used as a historic airliner. I’m hoping that this is not the same aircraft??? Or is my memory playing tricks on me again?