Here’s a shot of ‘Columbine III’ at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia in December of 1959…
Ted Quackenbush Photo
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If I remember right, this plane is now sitting at Pima A&S Museum
Another nice pic. Thanks for the post.
Regards, Rick
that’s a sweet looking bird. Does anyome make a 1/72 Connie?
Heller made one in 72nd. It’s at least 20 years old if not older and I know first-hand that it’s not a shake’n’bake kit. If you find one and build it, it’s gonna take some work… but it’ll be worth it me thinks…
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Neat pic!
BTW…love the new ETO sig.
Thanks! Glad to hear that because I’m not sold on it myself! [:p]
Here’s another shot of ‘Columbine III’ with a TWA Connie in the background and a couple of Gooney Birds in the far background.
Ted Quackenbush Photo
By the way, ‘Columbine III’ was a VC-121E Super Constellation, serial 53-7885. (c/n 4151)
She was originally built for the Navy as R7V-1 BuNo 131650 and diverted to be fitted as the Presidential Transport while still under construction. She was replaced in 1962 by the VC-137C and is now on display with the USAFM at Wright-Patt. in Dayton, Ohio.
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