Registration / Serial:NC86509
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-049 Constellation
C/n (msn):049-2030
Operator Titles:Trans World Airline - TWA
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1946
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:71499Submit Correction
View count: 748
This 049 Connie was delivered to TWA on 29 January 1946 and named "Star of Africa". It is seen just after take-off with nose and main gear nearly retracted. She amassed 42,955 hours before retirement and sale in 1962. Obtained from TWA 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NC86509
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-049 Constellation
C/n (msn):049-2030
Operator Titles:Trans World Airline - TWA
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1946
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Registration / Serial:NC86509
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-049 Constellation
C/n (msn):049-2030
Operator Titles:Trans World Airline - TWA
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1946
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection
Photo ID:71499Submit Correction
View count: 748
This 049 Connie was delivered to TWA on 29 January 1946 and named "Star of Africa". It is seen just after take-off with nose and main gear nearly retracted. She amassed 42,955 hours before retirement and sale in 1962. Obtained from TWA 60 years ago.
Registration / Serial:NC86509
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-049 Constellation
C/n (msn):049-2030
Operator Titles:Trans World Airline - TWA
Location:Not known
Region / Country:Unknown State, United States
Photo Date:1946
Photo from:RAScholefield Collection