Own a Piece of the Skymonster – Aviationtag Edition!
This limited release is crafted from the fuselage of the one-and-only Conroy Skymonster (Canadair CL-44-O “Guppy”). Built in 1961 as CL-44D4 N447T, the aircraft spent eight years in international cargo service before Jack Conroy transformed it into the Skymonster in 1969.
We salvaged original fuselage material just before teardown and upcycled it in Cologne into collectible aircraft tags. The edition currently comes in either silver or blue, directly cut from the Skymonster’s skin. Scratches, paint chips, and irregularities are part of the story – authentic marks of its 50+ years in service.
The conversion itself was extraordinary: the CL-44’s fuselage was split and expanded into a massive bulbous “bubble,” creating a cargo hold so oversized it could carry loads no other aircraft could – a transformation attempted only once in aviation history.
We’ve already celebrated the Super Guppy F-BTGV in a past Aviationtag edition. Now the Skymonster joins the family: two giants of the Guppy lineage, both reborn as Aviationtags for collectors worldwide.
Manufacturer: Conroy Aircraft
Model: Conroy Aircraft
Registration: Conroy Aircraft
Last airline: First International Airlines
Dimensions: 35x88mm / 10x15cm with Cardboard
Note: Each Aviationtag is unique and differs in texture, material thickness, and color. Small irregularities tell of the many years in the air and express the character of days gone by. Minor scratches, paint chips, and unevenness are completely normal and give the Aviationtag its special charm – that of a vintage product made from upcycled materials. These features did not arise from the production process but reflect the condition of the used aircraft material!
When used as a keychain or luggage tag, we recommend using the Aviationtag protective cover.
