Aircraft Photo of 48-614 / 8614 | Lockheed C-121A Constellation | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #16294
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 C-121A Constellation
C/n (msn):749A-2606
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Aircraft Name:Columbine
Location
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
 
Photo Date:23 May 2015
Photo by:Ralph M. Pettersen
Photo ID: 16294
Photo Comment

This aircraft was used by General Dwight Eisenhower in Europe after WWII and before he became president. It is the first of three Constellation type aircraft that were named Columbine.

This photo is copyright © Ralph M. Pettersen, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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