Convair 880 & 990

In the words of Robert J. Sterling, “The Convair 880 and 990 jetliners were classic examples of might-have-been transports. They were financial flops but technological triumphs that deserved better fates. Nevertheless, the Convair 880 and the somewhat over-hyped 990 made their own contributions to the Jet Age, and in this 129 page photo book Jon Proctor has made an important contribution to aviation history.”This ebook book covers the development and flight test of the Convair jetliners 880 and 990, and the type’s introduction to service with the front line airlines of the early 1960s who ordered the type. Specific chapters are devoted to subsequent third tier and cargo operators, Elvis Presley’s Convair 880 Lisa Marie, Government operators, accidents and incidents, and there is a complete production list and history by serial number. This book is the definitive guide to the Convair 880 and 990, and by converting this title for ebook format, it insures the history of this great jetliner will live on for many generations to come.