Aircraft Photo of 48-614 / 8614 | Lockheed VC-121A Constellation | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #147877
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:48-614
Alternate Serial:8614
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed VC-121A Constellation
C/n (msn):749A-2606
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Columbine I
Location
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
 
Photo Date:29 October 2005
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 147877
Photo Comment

Delivered to USAF February 1949 and used by General Eisenhower in Europe as the first "Columbine" until 1952. Retired to Davis Monthan in June 1967. Now preserved at the Pima Museum.

This photo is copyright © R.A.Scholefield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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