Aircraft Photo of 54-157 | Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #490633
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:54-157
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-121C Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049F-4176
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Greenham Common (closed)Map
Region / Country:England, United Kingdom
Airport Codes:ICAO: EGVI   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:Air Tattoo 1974
 
Photo Date:6 July 1974
Photo by:David A. Montgomery
Photo ID: 490633
Photo Comment

On static display at at the 1974 International Air Tattoo in a near-anonymous colours. The serial is in very small characters on the aft fuselage under the tailplane. Serving with the 193 TEWS ( Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron), Pennsylvania ANG. Acquired by the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society in 1994 and ferried to Australia, reconfigured with wingtip tanks. Maintained in airworthy condition and has become the last flying Super Constellation.

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

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