Roden Aviation Traders ATL.98 Carvair

The ATL 98 Carvair was a cargo transporter developed by the British aircraft firm Aviation Traders Ltd from the well-known DC-4 airliner. The main difference was a cargo bay in the forward fuselage with doors opening to the front, along with the relocation of the cockpit directly above it. In total, 21 airframes were converted, with most being used by the transport company British United Air Ferries. Additionally, three airplanes were purchased by Australia, and later some of the British machines were resold to the USA, France, Spain, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada, and South Africa. The type was last operated at the end of 2005, more than 40 years after their creation.