OAKLAND Centaurus (N500LN)

This is a Howard 500, one of only 2 still flying, it was loosely based on a modified Lockheed PV-1 Ventura, but used only a few parts from that airplane, the rest was all new metal. The wing center section (which itself was modified) was about all that was used from the PV-1. It got a new fuselage, new wings and new tail feathers.

The Oakland Airmotive Centaurus was a modified Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon.
Nice shot though.

Real nice catch!

Wow, I've got one out of two still flying ... lucky me ;-)
Thanks for your comments!

What a really cool airplane.

1960 LOCKHEED PV-1
owned by TP UNIVERSAL EXPORTS INTL LLC

Resembles the Loadstar in the looks.
Alway thought the Loadstar is one of the best looking airplanes ever made in that era.