Aircraft Photo of N965Y | Lockheed 2D Vega | Continental Airlines | AirHistory.net #650522
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N965Y
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega
Aircraft Version:Lockheed 2D Vega
C/n (msn):40
Operator Titles:Continental Airlines
Location
City / Area:Dearborn / Henry Ford Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Michigan, United States
Collection:Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
 
Photo Date:21 June 1991
Photo by:Glenn Chatfield
Photo ID: 650522
Photo Comment

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.

This photo is copyright © Glenn Chatfield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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