Aircraft Photo of CF-RNR | Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation | AirHistory.net #36987
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:CF-RNR
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed 49 Constellation
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation
C/n (msn):1049C-4544
Location
City / Airport:Rome - Griffiss InternationalMap
Region / Country:New York, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KRME   IATA: RME   Local: RME   Other: -
Collection:Museum of Flight
 
Photo Date:13 August 2007
Photo by:Ralph M. Pettersen
Photo ID: 36987
Photo Comment

After a protracted battle with Canadian officials, the Museum of Flight was finally granted permission to move their Super Connie from Toronto to the US. The aircraft arrived at the Empire Air Service facility on June 7, 2007 on a convoy of flatbed trucks. Aircraft currently on display as CF-TGE at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington in period Trans Canada Air Lines colors.

This photo is copyright © Ralph M. Pettersen, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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