This is probably the smartest Lockheed L1049H Super Constellation.
The story of REAL Aerovias, Redes Estaduais Aéreas Ltda, begins with the vision of two former TACA pilots, Vicente Mammana Netto and Linneu Gomes. These two aviation enthusiasts laid the airline's foundation. They also started Aerovias Brasil, a Brazilian airline that later formed a consortium with Real.
Real Airlines ordered four L1049H aircraft in May 1957 to compete with Varig. These Super Connies were delivered in February/March 1958 and served routes connecting Buenos Aires to Trinidad, Caracas, and Miami/Chicago. As time passed, the airline expanded its services to include Bogota, Mexico, and Los Angeles. In May 1960, the Los Angeles route was extended to Tokyo via Honolulu and Wake Island. However, the expansion took its toll on the airline, leading to Varig's gradual purchase of the consortium Real-Aerovias-Nacional between May and August 1961. At this time, the airline also began flights to Chicago-Midway.
PP-YSC just before touching down at Miami International Airport in 1960, Zoggavia Collection.
See their Connies and story in pictures here:
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