Aircraft Photo of N494TW / 8609 | Lockheed C-121A Constellation | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #232054
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N494TW
Alternate Serial:8609
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-2601
Display Paint:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Manchester - Woodford (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGCD   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Woodford Airshow 1998
 
Photo Date:6 June 1998
Photo by:R.A.Scholefield
Photo ID: 232054
Photo Comment

Delivered new to USAF in 12.48 as 48-609 and operated by the Military Air Transport Service (MATS) and other units until retired in 03.68. Bought as N9464 in 05.70 and later C-GXKO For spraying. Acquired by John Travolta in 09.84 as N494TW and stored at Tucson Ryan Field. Restored by 1998 in MATS colours for a widely acclaimed public demonstration tour to Europe. Later sold to South Korea.

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