Aircraft Photo of 48-614 / 0-80614 | Lockheed VC-121A Constellation | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #715224
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:48-614
Alternate Serial:0-80614
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed VC-121A Constellation
C/n (msn):749A-2606
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Area:Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Collection:Pima Air and Space Museum
 
Photo Date:13 October 1984
Photo by:Paul Seymour
Photo ID: 715224
Photo Comment

Delivered as a C-121A in 1949. Converted to a VC-121A in 1950 and used as the personal aircraft of General Eisenhower in 1951/2. Stored at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ in 1967. To the museum in 1969. Restored to its 1951 markings and name of Columbine by 1993.

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

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