Iscargo Iceland
Operated from Mar 1973 to Apr 1980
Country of Origin – Iceland
Founder/Director – Arne Gudjonsson
Iscargo Island T/F was formed to fly freight charters from its base in Reykjavik to destinations worldwide although operations would generally be confined to Europe. Work was carried out by two DC-6s one of which had been converted to a pure freighter with a large, side opening door and it was this aircraft that was for the most, seen at SEN. This airline first put in an appearance at Southend in late 1974 and over the years would continue to fly all manner of goods to and from the Continent including automotive parts and spares, livestock, fresh seafood and rubber tyres. However, operations stopped early in 1980 with the winding up of the airline.
Iscargo Island fleet from 1974 to 1980
Douglas DC-6
TF-IUB* – 4/74 to 4/80
WFU in Reykjavik – Cockpit saved for a museum
TF-OAA* – 6/73 to 5/77
WFU in Reykjavik – Scrapped circa 1983
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Operated from Mar 1973 to Apr 1980
Country of Origin – Iceland
Founder/Director – Arne Gudjonsson
Iscargo Island T/F was formed to fly freight charters from its base in Reykjavik to destinations worldwide although operations would generally be confined to Europe. Work was carried out by two DC-6s one of which had been converted to a pure freighter with a large, side opening door and it was this aircraft that was for the most, seen at SEN. This airline first put in an appearance at Southend in late 1974 and over the years would continue to fly all manner of goods to and from the Continent including automotive parts and spares, livestock, fresh seafood and rubber tyres. However, operations stopped early in 1980 with the winding up of the airline.
Iscargo Island fleet from 1974 to 1980
Douglas DC-6
TF-IUB* – 4/74 to 4/80
WFU in Reykjavik – Cockpit saved for a museum
TF-OAA* – 6/73 to 5/77
WFU in Reykjavik – Scrapped circa 1983
Do you have any other, interesting snippets of information about this airline’s SEN history or indeed, any pictures or paraphernalia that you would like to share? If so, then please contact us on saadinfomail@gmail.com
Many thanks from the SAAD Admin Team.