Post by jimhalinda on Nov 12, 2006 0:53:06 GMT
Being partial to Conway-powered DC-8s, and a bit of a Cold War buff, I'd love to see a Cubana DC-8-40, such as this one:
www.airliners.net/open.file/0057932/L/
Wikipedia says: "In the 1970s, Cubana also leased Douglas DC-8 aircraft (previously in service with Air Canada) for its Canadian, Caribbean and Guyana services. These aircraft were leased with support from the Canadian government, as part of bilateral trade agreements between Canada and Cuba. They allowed Cubana to gain experience operating U.S.-built jets and made up for delays in deliveries of Soviet-made aircraft. Some of the DC-8s were lost in accidents or sabotage incidents, however, and their lease was terminated in the late 1970s."
As far as I know these are the only DC-8s to be operated by a communist country, although I could be wrong.
If anyone feels like painting this one I'd be very grateful!
Regards,
Jim
www.airliners.net/open.file/0057932/L/
Wikipedia says: "In the 1970s, Cubana also leased Douglas DC-8 aircraft (previously in service with Air Canada) for its Canadian, Caribbean and Guyana services. These aircraft were leased with support from the Canadian government, as part of bilateral trade agreements between Canada and Cuba. They allowed Cubana to gain experience operating U.S.-built jets and made up for delays in deliveries of Soviet-made aircraft. Some of the DC-8s were lost in accidents or sabotage incidents, however, and their lease was terminated in the late 1970s."
As far as I know these are the only DC-8s to be operated by a communist country, although I could be wrong.
If anyone feels like painting this one I'd be very grateful!
Regards,
Jim
.... under the "ANOTHER BEAUTIE FROM EDUARDO ROCHA" posting 
