| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N107A |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed 49 Constellation |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Constellation / Starliner (C-69/C-121) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed L-649 Constellation |
| C/n (msn): | 649-2524 |
| Operator Titles: | Eastern Air Lines |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Atlanta - Hartsfield-Jackson InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | Georgia, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KATL IATA: ATL Local: ATL Other: - |
| Photo Date: | June 1949 to July 1949 |
| Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
| Photo ID: | 688233 |
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The early Constellations were often volume-restricted rather than weight-restricted. The Speedpak cargo pannier was developed at the request of Eastern Air Lines. It reduced speed by 10 mph and range by 4%. It was electrically lowered for unloading or for removal as it was typically used on shorter flights - note that the unit wears an individual number, 14, and does not belong to the airframe. Eastern actually ordered 14 Speedpaks initially and KLM seven. Photo by: Ralph Morse / Life This photo was added on 17 May 2024, and has since been viewed 321 times. |