
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | 48-614 |
Alternate Serial: | 8614 |
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 |
Aircraft Name: | Columbine |
Location | |
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City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
Photo Date: | 23 May 2015 |
Photo by: | Ralph M. Pettersen |
Photo ID: | 16294 |
Photo Comment |
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This aircraft was used by General Dwight Eisenhower in Europe after WWII and before he became president. It is the first of three Constellation type aircraft that were named Columbine. This photo is copyright © Ralph M. Pettersen, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 28 October 2017, and has since been viewed 335 times. |