| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N12288 |
| Alternate Registration: | NC12288 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed 2/5/DL Vega |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed DL-1B Vega Special |
| C/n (msn): | 161 |
| Operator Titles: | Braniff Airways |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Oklahoma City - Will Rogers WorldMap |
| Region / Country: | Oklahoma, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KOKC IATA: OKC Local: OKC Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 1937 |
| Photo from: | Andy Anderson Collection |
| Photo ID: | 570589 |
| Photo Comment |
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From a 1937 image showing one of the Braniff Airlines fleet at what is probably the site of the current Oklahoma City airport. Although the registration letters are mostly obscured, this is also most certainly Lockheed Vega NC12288 (later N12288). Constructed in March 1933 by ex-employees of the bankrupt Detroit Aircraft who had purchased a majority interest in Lockheed in 1929. The aircraft was originally owned by Morrell Meat Packing Company but was modified for Braniff use. It later passed to other owners and was later wrecked. The remains were recovered and restored to flying condition. This photo was added on 9 May 2023, and has since been viewed 4076 times. |