Constructed January 1929 as aVega 1 and owned by Lockheed as NC199E. 19 Jun '31: MacMillan Arctic Exploration Co.Ltd., Los Angeles, CA and remodeled as a Vega Special. 11/33: New owner converted it to Vega 2D. Many owners over the years, including Paul Mantz who registered it N965Y. 5/68: Acquired by Ford Museum.