Aircraft Photo of N749NL / PH-FLE | Lockheed L-749 Constellation | KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines | AirHistory.net #101478
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N749NL
Alternate Registration:PH-FLE
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-749 Constellation
C/n (msn):749-2604
Display Paint:KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
Location
City / Airport:Amsterdam - SchipholMap
Country:Netherlands
Airport Codes:ICAO: EHAM   IATA: AMS   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:2 July 2004
Photo by:Ruud Leeuw
Photo ID: 101478
Photo Comment

In spite of the rain it was a celebratory moment to see the Dutch Connie get airborne for the first time in its 1950s period KLM livery. It already has the name "Flevoland" on the nose, but for some reason it was taped over.

This photo is copyright © Ruud Leeuw, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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