| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 53-7885 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 49 Constellation |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed VC-121E Super Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 1049B-4151 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Aircraft Name: | Columbine III |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KDWF IATA: - Local: DWF Other: - |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 16 December 2024 |
| Photo by: | Richard Vandervord |
| Photo ID: | 829509 |
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The only Lockheed VC-121E built, "Columbine III" served as President Dwight D Eisenhower's personal transport from 1954 until he left office in January 1961. Named after after the official state flower of Colorado in honour of his wife, the Super Connie was retired in 1966 and flown to the museum This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 28 July 2025, and has since been viewed 33 times. |