| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 128438 |
| Military Code: | 38 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 49 Constellation |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed R7V-1 Super Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 1049B-4105 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | MATS - Military Air Transport Service |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | Unknown State, United States |
| Photo Date: | 1952 to 1958 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 681644 |
| Photo Comment |
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MATS was originally a joint US Air Force and Navy affair. In December 1956 the USAF was put in control and in 1958, the US Navy had to transfer 32 of its 50 R7V Constellations to the USAF. Perhaps the struggle for these aircraft began earlier since they were allocated 1954 serials, in this case 54-4051. Photo from: US Navy - National Naval Aviation Museum This photo was added on 27 April 2024, and has since been viewed 234 times. |