| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | NC86509 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 49 Constellation |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-049 Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 049-2030 |
| Operator Titles: | Trans World Airline - TWA |
| Location | |
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| Location: | Not known |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1946 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 71499 |
| Photo Comment |
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This 049 Connie was delivered to TWA on 29 January 1946 and named "Star of Africa". It is seen just after take-off with nose and main gear nearly retracted. She amassed 42,955 hours before retirement and sale in 1962. Obtained from TWA 60 years ago. This photo was added on 24 July 2018, and has since been viewed 916 times. |