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The First Air Force One Has Taken To The Skies Once Again.

Übermittelt vor 8 Jahren

Columbine II, a gorgeous Lockheed Constellation (military designation Lockheed VC-121A-LO) that flew President Eisenhower. (www.facebook.com) Mehr...

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bdarnell vor 8 Jahren 2

Is there another link for those of us that don't have Book of Faces ?

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Ev Butler vor 8 Jahren 1

Last time I saw this Connie was at the Pima Air Museum complete with Kennedy's orthopedic chair. It was in 2003, IIRC. A 707 painted with AF1 livery was just across the spot where the Connie was parked. I was told by the curator that the Connie was the presidential aircraft prior to the 707s being delivered.

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bbabis vor 8 Jahren 1

I thought this one was up at Wright Pat in the Air Force Museum. They must have another Connie dressed up to look like it. Very nice to see the real one rise again.

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30west vor 8 Jahren 2

The Connie at Wright Pat is Columbine III, the third and final Columbine-named Air Force One used by President Eisenhower. Columbine II and III were newer models of their predecessors.

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bbabis vor 8 Jahren 1

Thanks 30west! A day is never wasted if you learn something.

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