LS Plastic Model Military Aircrafts Collection

Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Minicraft Lockheed C-121 Super Constellation 1/144 Scale


The Lockheed Constellation (affectionately known as the "Connie") was a four engine propeller-driven aircraft built by Lockheed between 1943, and 1958, in its Burbank, California, facility. 856 aircraft were produced in four model variations. It was used as both a civilian airliner and U.S. military air transport plane, seeing service in the Berlin Airlift and as the presidential aircraft for President Eisenhower.

As the first pressurized aircraft in widespread use, it helped to usher in affordable and comfortable air travel for the masses. Among airlines that flew Constellations were Aer Lingus, Trans World Airlines, Pan American World Airways, BOAC, Air France, Eastern Airlines, KLM, Qantas, El Al, and Lufthansa. The Constellation is distinguished by its distinctive triple-tail design and graceful, dolphin-shaped fuselage.

Other information:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_Constellation

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