The Lockheed Constellation thread....

[Dan4th]

Thought you might find this amusing...........

http://www.airlinereporter.com/2012/02/the-story-of-the-ace-freighters-lockheed-constellation-that-tipped/

Danf.

[Dan4th]

Here's the latest on the Lufthansa Connie
Starliner resto:::::::::::::::::

http://www.lufthansa-technik.com/super-star-news-content/-/asset_publisher/I4tE/content/press-release-super-star-news-training-certificates-media-relations

That fellow in plaid front-and-center looks
ready to lift a whole engine by himself



Just the most recent evidence of Lufthansa's
efforts to delay first flight for as long as is
humanly possible, however they seemingly WILL
wind-up with an aircraft good for 50-plus years
of flying

Good On Them!!!!!!!

Danf.

[Dan4th]

Here's a nice blurb on the HARS
Constellation down under:::::::



Danf.

[Dan4th]

I rather like this mid-air shot of the Breitling
Constellation over England:::::::::::



Danf.

[Dan4th]

Breitling Constellation and 3 Hunters:::::::::::::::::



Danf.

[Dan4th]

I was just on an internet surfing
safari and discovered that wiki
now has far more information on
the four Turboprop Constellations
that were built for the US Army
and Navy way back when::::::::

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_L-1249_Super_Constellation



Lockheed doesn't seem to have
been able to interest the airlines
in buyinhg a Turboprop Connie,
despite superb performance, so
it was only ever the four...

Too Bad

Danf.

[Dan4th]

This popped-up today:::::::::::::::::::;



Danf.

[Dan4th]

I don't think anyone even glances at my
Constellation posts, but that does NOT
mean I will not keep making them

Faithful Murkin;

Dan4th

[RLN]

I don't think anyone even glances at my
Constellation posts, but that does NOT
mean I will not keep making them

Faithful Murkin;

Dan4th

Good. You're too old to sulk

[Dan4th]

Whaddaya MEAN?????

Sulking is one of the BENEFITS of
getting OLD

It would be nice, however, if once in a
while or so that someone would COMMENT
on one of my Constellation posts

There's nothing wrong with Connie !

Danf.

[Dan4th]

Nice, Rainy T/O::::::::::::::::



Danf.

[RLN]

Well, I like the one witht the Hunters. Graceful, ain't she?

[Aceyone]

Whaddaya MEAN?????

Sulking is one of the BENEFITS of
getting OLD

It would be nice, however, if once in a
while or so that someone would COMMENT
on one of my Constellation posts

There's nothing wrong with Connie !

Danf.

Quite agree,nothing wrong with a Connie,seem to remember seeing one at Biggin Hill some years ago !

[Dan4th]

Quite agree,nothing wrong with a Connie,seem to remember seeing one at Biggin Hill some years ago !

That would have been the MATS Constellation::::::::

This is the one you saw::::::::::



Danf.

[Kermit]

@Danf
please carry on posting ! Lack of comments does not mean lack of interest... How could one ever be tired of such a beautiful, elegant aeroplane ??
Seeing the Breitling Connie at RIAT this year was absolutely fantastic and well worth the long wait !
So yes please, MORE !

[Dan4th]

How could one ever be tired of such a beautiful, elegant aeroplane ??

I think the Constellation is one of just
a small handful of truly beautiful flying
machines, and I have never tired of her...

I especially love hearing the word elegant
used to describe Connie

She is lovely, though, due to engineering
and operational imperatives rather than
by any direct intention of making her a
stunning aircraft

Form arises from function, n'est-ce pas???

Danf.

[Kermit]

Judging by the queues at RIAT, most people thought her gorgeous too, people of all ages willing to stand in the heat for ages just to get a glimpse inside. She was particularly well placed and towered over the surrounding static display, could not miss her, and lots of people were stunned by her elegant lines and presence. Quite a few people decided to come back on the Monday to see her depart, and we all hope that she ll be back again soon

[Dan4th]

The Super Constellation Flyers Association
would LIKE to be able to spend three-plus
weeks per summer in the UK giving flights
to members, but your CAA won't allow them
to do this

Memberships and flights are how they pay
for the Connie's upkeep since Breitling's not
quite rich enuff to pick-up the whole tab

Wouldn't THAT be nice, though ?

Danf.

[Dan4th]

This was just posted:::::::::::

Kansas City Constellation moving under
her own power for the first time in six
years



Engines have been fired-up regularly,
but it's nice to see her MOVE!

FLYING (!) by November, supposedly....

Danf.

EDIT: for Yoo Toob poster putting-up a
longer vid

[Kermit]

Thats great news ! Do hope she will indeed fly, too

[Dan4th]

One thing you might like to know, Kermit,
is that the Kansas City Connie is the only
one still flying (...almost ) that actually
was an airliner rather than a military plane...

She also has a totally accurate interior just
as she would have served TWA way back then
courtesy of the retired TWA engineers who
restored her over a long period

She is MY favo(u)rite Constellation

Back In The Air SOON!!!!!!

Danf.

[Dan4th]

Relative to the Kansas City Constellation,
and in case you missed it from before,
here's a very little something:::::::::





I just LOVE this clip

Danf.

[Dan4th]

This popped-up just now:::::::::::

http://vimeo.com/76275010

I guess the Connie Flyers organization feels
they had an outstanding display season with
the highlight being their visit to your country

I wish they'd take the trip again and stay for
a longer time, but we shall see.....

Danf.

[RLN]

Thanks, Dan, old chap. A really nice clip, it was a shame the Connie didn't fly at Fairford, seeing as I own a part of her ('cos I've got a Breitling ) Oh, and a Rolex, but they are just investments
She reminds me of a colt when her undercarriage is down, but classy, classy, classy.

[Sooty655]

Nice piece of footage, but I don't think the Breiting livery does the Connie any favours. The waist line dipping to the nose exaggerates the "flying banana" shape into something more ridiculous than it already is.

IMHO, and with flak jacket firmly buttoned.