On display at the Museum of Flight. This aircraft was built as a L-1049C and delivered to Trans-Canada Airlines (TCA) in May 1954. It was converted to a 1049E, then to a 1049G around 1958. Most successful of the Constellation models, the Super-G was fitted with optional 609 gal wingtip tanks that increased range by 700 miles. The lengthened nose featured a weather radar. After TCA, the aircraft went to World Wide Airways (WWA) in 1965, which stopped flying the same year. It was stripped of parts and sold, used as a cocktail bar and restaurant before it was bought by MoF in 2005.

CF-TGE later preserved at the Museum of Flight, Seattle. Photo from: Civil Aviation Historical Society, Melbourne, Australia

An elevated view giving a good idea of the Museum of Flight's location in relation to Boeing Field and downtown Seattle.

Delivered to Trans-Canada Airlines in 1954, CF-TGE was restored to it's former glory in 2007 for display at Seattle's Museum of Flight.

I was happy to see that the Museum of Flight just keeps getting better and better. This Connie was a pretty spectacular addition to the Airpark since my previous visit.

Moved to lawn in front of the museum in January 2015, where it is currently on display.

I can hardly put into words what a thrill it is for me, a guy captivated by classic commercial aviation, to visit the Airpark at the wonderful Museum of Flight. This stunning Connie has now taken her place there alongside probably the most famous airliner of all tme, N7470.

After two years of restoration by the guys at Empire Aero Center, this classic airliner looks like she's ready to take on passengers. Arriving at EAC by truck in June 2007 in near derelict condtion, she has undergone a remarkable transformation. Kudo's to the folks at the Museum of Flight and EAC for saving the old girl from the scrapman!