Absolutely stunning what you've been able to do with this Connie. I'm glad you guys were able to find the necessary backing to bring it to such a glorious state. I wish I could see this aircraft up at Oshkosh this year. keep up the Good Work!
My dad was an engine mechanic on the RC-121 Warning Stars in the late 50s, early 60s. Were he still with us he'd have been thrilled to see this Connie. Just beautiful.
There has never been another aircraft as beautiful as the Connie ever built. My very first trip on an airplane was on a connie (1956), which lead to qualifying for a pilot license in my 20's. Thank You Lockheed!
My father served with the 4:154:16 PAANG 193rd SOG In Highspire PA. They flew the EC121in those days. They flew touch and goes in Highspire and would fly over our neighborhood for hours while they were training. My dad loved that old bird. I joined the USAF because of him. I loved every minute of it. I miss it every day and I don't think that will ever go away
I grew up outside of Ft Rucker and remember when this plane first arrived at the Army Aviation Museum. Both my parents worked at Rucker and my fathers office was only a few blocks from the Museum. I crawled all over this plane after it arrived. Before they eventually plexiglassed the cockpit from public access. There are videos on YT of when they eventually flew it out of the airfield it was at.
I flew in one when I was about 3 years old. TWA out of Albuquerque and have loved them since. They are sleek, beautiful, and majestic. You never forget that sound !!
I'm old enough to remember these in regular passenger service. My Dad was a aircraft fan and we frequently visited a place where other fans parked to watch the comings and goings of air traffic at Philadelphia International Airport in the fifties into the sixties. We saw many Connies during that time as they were so easily identified. Seeing this plane today in this condition, in the air is a big deal to all that remember them. Thanks to all involved!
I walked through this aircraft at Ft Rucker as they readied her to fly out of the VERY SHORT stage field by Yano hall. I was going through ATC school and was honored they allowed me to look through Gen McArthurs aircraft. I was also honored to stand by the fence as we watched them depart…..living history!!
Beautiful job on the Bataan. I can't wait to see it when the interior is done, too. Like so many things in life. You don't know what you're missing, until they're all gone.
I remember watching them work on this plane at Ft Rucker when i was a Warrant Officer Candidate. It was just rotting in front of the Army Aviation Center Museum. So glad to se it has been returned to such great condition.
I flew on the Connie with Eastern Air Lines as a child, and it was a thrill! Seating in the First Class lounge in the tail was so awesome. I'll never forget it. Just tthe sound of those engines still gives me chills. What a work of art!
I was at Rucker for OH-6 IP/Gunnery training when the plane first landed at Rucker. It was quite a thrill to see it on final with the Bataan logo on the side. For some reason I've forgotten I wasn't able to get a walk through. I did get another look at it of it from the air at a distance, but without the sound of those big engines, it wasn't the same thrill.
Great video! The Constellation is such a beautiful aircraft. And the musical accompaniment is a fine compliment to the flight scenes. Well done, EAA. Thank you.
This was a fantastic looking aircraft and the restorers have done a really fine job of getting her back in shape. This was in my opinion the best looking of the four engine prop airliners.
Out of my 8300 skydives, ONE of them was out of a Super Connie at the 1994 World Free Fall Convention in Quincy Illinois. The prop blast as you exit the plane is something I will never forget.
Nothing like a Connie! Spectacular. I had the chance years ago to tour this very aircraft at the Valle airport. Gives me goosebumps to see this plane in the air! Stunning, just stunning!!
My heart just stops and then I look at the overall beauty of this magnificent bird. Bob Bogash is responsible for the Super Constellation sitting proudly at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. I was the former owner.
I remember seeing and hearing the Constellations flying above my house as I lived approx. 17 miles from BWI when it was known as Friendship Airport. The sound of radial engines was common in those days, now when you hear a round engine, you can really tell something vintage is flying nearby, go out and look.
I remember hearing these fly over at night in the mid-sixties, you could hear them approaching for ages then flying overhead and fading away in the distance, a sound that is lost now.
"Made In America" with pride! Love this airplane, thanks to everyone involved in the restoration. Some things cannot be replaced only remembered when they are gone.
I actually had a very small part in this. In the early to mid 90's I was a weekend warrior at Chino Planes of Fame and while this was still in Alabama, they sent pieces of the tail skin to be remade and being I was a sheet metal worker they gave them to me. I took them to my shop and during a week I made exact copies of the aluminum pieces, and they were shipped back to Alabama and installed. I still go to Chino Airport and to the museum often (it's only 3 miles away from my house.
Painful and sad to see beautiful aircraft awaiting the restoration that may never come. Delighted this Beautiful bird has been saved. Wish they could get a little TLC. They deserve it! Thanks very much.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! She really cleans up well. I flew on a MATS Connie as an Air Force brat, coming home with Dad and family from Rhein-Main Air Base in the 50's. Connie wins the beauty contest hands down. We have a Super Connie in TWA colors, here in Kansas City , MO, but the last I heard, she needs a good engine replacement to get back in the air.🥲🥲🥲
I saw this Constellation fly into the EAA convention last year (2023). A beautiful sight and sound! I was able to get a few good closeup shots of it once it was shut down with the sun was just at the right angle too. Thanks for sharing!
I lived in Inglewood next to LAX in the 1950s and I saw many Connies take off and land. The Coast Guard was flying Catalinas at impossible stall speed up and down the SoCal coast. If I had seen a 262 I would have said "that's the 3rd most beautiful airplane on Earth". My mom worked for Hughes that decade.
Just another reason to never under appreciate the magnificent air machines that brilliant creative hardworking Americans have designed, built and flown. What a magnificent plane.
As a kid my folks took us on a trip with TWA and there it was, a Connie. About the only thing I recall was the intense vibrations those engines made sitting next to the window. Later I made a Connie model plane kit that I ogled constantly. Those curves are indelible. Did you guys document some of that painstaking labor to restore this wonderful plane? Congrats all around.
Huge respect to the restorers. Unsung heroes. 🫡
The most beautiful airliner ever built. I love the Connie.❤️❤️❤️❤️
Connie, Beautiful Lady of the Sky, Style, Form, and Grace !
Who would check-out the pilot when the airframe is 65 to 70 years old. Who stays current on these old aircraft.
100 percent
Agreed fully. I hope they restore the one at the SAA Museum at Rand Airport in Germiston, South Africa.
I can’t agree more!
Absolutely stunning what you've been able to do with this Connie. I'm glad you guys were able to find the necessary backing to bring it to such a glorious state. I wish I could see this aircraft up at Oshkosh this year. keep up the Good Work!
A truly beautiful bird, gracing the skies once again thanks to all those involved with its restoration.
What a Beautiful aircraft. Rod Lewis and Planes of Fame, thank you.
My dad was an engine mechanic on the RC-121 Warning Stars in the late 50s, early 60s. Were he still with us he'd have been thrilled to see this Connie. Just beautiful.
One of the most beautiful airplanes ever. Bataan is stunning! Fantastic job on the restoration.
Absolutely magnificent!
She’s stunning! Congrats to everyone who had a hand in bringing this Connie back to her former glory!
There has never been another aircraft as beautiful as the Connie ever built. My very first trip on an airplane was on a connie (1956), which lead to qualifying for a pilot license in my 20's. Thank You Lockheed!
There's something magical about a Connie!
one of my earliest memories was touring this plane in the fifties. i also got to see the COLUMBINE
Incredible restoration work. Well done!
My father served with the 4:15 4:16 PAANG 193rd SOG In Highspire PA. They flew the EC121in those days. They flew touch and goes in Highspire and would fly over our neighborhood for hours while they were training. My dad loved that old bird. I joined the USAF because of him. I loved every minute of it. I miss it every day and I don't think that will ever go away
She's breath taking. Excellent work....👍
Fabulous. Probably the most beautiful passenger airliner of all time. Kudos to everyone involved.
Beautiful part of history flys again; thank you Mr Lewis👍
I grew up outside of Ft Rucker and remember when this plane first arrived at the Army Aviation Museum. Both my parents worked at Rucker and my fathers office was only a few blocks from the Museum. I crawled all over this plane after it arrived. Before they eventually plexiglassed the cockpit from public access. There are videos on YT of when they eventually flew it out of the airfield it was at.
Congratulations to all concerned from across the pond...... a beautiful job.
She is such a beautiful aircraft. The lines are just a work of art. It's fantastic to see her flying again. National pride!
The first time I ever flew was with my father. We flew to visit my grandparents on a Lockheed Constellation...That was a long time ago. :-)
I flew in one when I was about 3 years old. TWA out of Albuquerque and have loved them since.
They are sleek, beautiful, and majestic. You never forget that sound !!
Especially if you are in a window seat beside the engines. LOUD.
@@johnarnold893 Absolutely. It will rattle your teeth when they did a full run up At least I got to experience that once in my life.
I'm old enough to remember these in regular passenger service. My Dad was a aircraft fan and we frequently visited a place where other fans parked to watch the comings and goings of air traffic at Philadelphia International Airport in the fifties into the sixties. We saw many Connies during that time as they were so easily identified. Seeing this plane today in this condition, in the air is a big deal to all that remember them. Thanks to all involved!
Stunning doesn't do this aircraft justice.
I walked through this aircraft at Ft Rucker as they readied her to fly out of the VERY SHORT stage field by Yano hall. I was going through ATC school and was honored they allowed me to look through Gen McArthurs aircraft. I was also honored to stand by the fence as we watched them depart…..living history!!
About 2-weeks ago I saw her flying at about 10,000’ over KABQ heading to Oregon. Beautiful sight to see.
Beautiful job on the Bataan. I can't wait to see it when the interior is done, too. Like so many things in life. You don't know what you're missing, until they're all gone.
fantastic paint job and restoration
I remember watching them work on this plane at Ft Rucker when i was a Warrant Officer Candidate. It was just rotting in front of the Army Aviation Center Museum. So glad to se it has been returned to such great condition.
I flew on the Connie with Eastern Air Lines as a child, and it was a thrill! Seating in the First Class lounge in the tail was so awesome. I'll never forget it. Just tthe sound of those engines still gives me chills. What a work of art!
I love the Connie. This one is so beautiful!
Always thought these were beautiful aircraft. Great job on the restoration! She's gorgeous!
Gorgeous re-restoration!😊
Love the Connie! As I’ve posted in other Constellation related videos, I met Mr. Walt Disney on TWA Connie in 1958. Great memories!
What beautiful plane! As a very young child I lived near Tinker AFB & I remember seeing these & flying boxcars flying by
Possibly the most beautiful prop driven airliner ever. Fantastic restoration job - outstanding.
Hearing the qantas connie fly over my house as a kid left a strong memory of bolting out of my house to look up and see what it was.
I was at Rucker for OH-6 IP/Gunnery training when the plane first landed at Rucker. It was quite a thrill to see it on final with the Bataan logo on the side. For some reason I've forgotten I wasn't able to get a walk through. I did get another look at it of it from the air at a distance, but without the sound of those big engines, it wasn't the same thrill.
Great video! The Constellation is such a beautiful aircraft. And the musical accompaniment is a fine compliment to the flight scenes. Well done, EAA. Thank you.
Wow! I saw that airplane at the museum near the Grand Canyon many years ago and am very happy to see it flying again! ❤❤❤❤❤ well done! 👍
This was a fantastic looking aircraft and the restorers have done a really fine job of getting her back in shape. This was in my opinion the best looking of the four engine prop airliners.
Old beauties like that - need to fly until the wings fall off. Gorgeous plane!!!
Great see another Connie back in the air,.
Awesome restoration of just about the best looking plane to ever fly.
I’ve seen it fly over my house twice now! my favorite airplane ever! The sound is so beautiful!
Out of my 8300 skydives, ONE of them was out of a Super Connie at the 1994 World Free Fall Convention in Quincy Illinois. The prop blast as you exit the plane is something I will never forget.
Fond memories of my time with the MATS Connie making a TV documentary. The legend gets another chapter. Congratulations to all involved.
Nothing like a Connie! Spectacular. I had the chance years ago to tour this very aircraft at the Valle airport. Gives me goosebumps to see this plane in the air! Stunning, just stunning!!
My heart just stops and then I look at the overall beauty of this magnificent bird.
Bob Bogash is responsible for the Super Constellation sitting proudly at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. I was the former owner.
I remember EC 121s at Eglin, and Tinker. Always love to hear them massive powerful engines thunder while on power up at take off.
What a beauty!
I remember seeing and hearing the Constellations flying above my house as I lived approx. 17 miles from BWI when it was known as Friendship Airport. The sound of radial engines was common in those days, now when you hear a round engine, you can really tell something vintage is flying nearby, go out and look.
I remember hearing these fly over at night in the mid-sixties, you could hear them approaching for ages then flying overhead and fading away in the distance, a sound that is lost now.
"Made In America" with pride! Love this airplane, thanks to everyone involved in the restoration. Some things cannot be replaced only remembered when they are gone.
Kelly Johnson and Lockheed produced a marvelous aircraft and you guys and gals have made this one absolutely beautiful.
Steve is such a Legend. That Connie is beautiful.
I actually had a very small part in this. In the early to mid 90's I was a weekend warrior at Chino Planes of Fame and while this was still in Alabama, they sent pieces of the tail skin to be remade and being I was a sheet metal worker they gave them to me. I took them to my shop and during a week I made exact copies of the aluminum pieces, and they were shipped back to Alabama and installed. I still go to Chino Airport and to the museum often (it's only 3 miles away from my house.
Painful and sad to see beautiful aircraft awaiting the restoration that may never come. Delighted this Beautiful bird has been saved. Wish they could get a little TLC. They deserve it! Thanks very much.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! She really cleans up well. I flew on a MATS Connie as an Air Force brat, coming home with Dad and family from Rhein-Main Air Base in the 50's. Connie wins the beauty contest hands down. We have a Super Connie in TWA colors, here in Kansas City , MO, but the last I heard, she needs a good engine replacement to get back in the air.🥲🥲🥲
One of the most beautiful planes ever built.
Stunning, incredible restoration, very much looking forward to its interior refurb. We have a beautiful smaller sister. love from HARS Connie VH-EAG 😍
This is without doubt the most sexy aircraft ever made. The lines and the design are stunning.
Yet another Lockheed masterpiece. Great to have it back in the air!
BEAUTIFUL bird!!!
Would love to see you bring it to WWII weekend in Reading PA. The 1st weekend in June. Beautiful Connie.
I saw this Constellation fly into the EAA convention last year (2023). A beautiful sight and sound! I was able to get a few good closeup shots of it once it was shut down with the sun was just at the right angle too. Thanks for sharing!
I lived in Inglewood next to LAX in the 1950s and I saw many Connies take off and land. The Coast Guard was flying Catalinas at impossible stall speed up and down the SoCal coast. If I had seen a 262 I would have said "that's the 3rd most beautiful airplane on Earth". My mom worked for Hughes that decade.
Just another reason to never under appreciate the magnificent air machines that brilliant creative hardworking Americans have designed, built and flown. What a magnificent plane.
Beautiful work, much appreciated!
Representative of The most gracefull & elegant of its era
Simplement un mot WOW, QUE DES PASSIONNÉS POUR AVOIR UN RÉSULTAT COMME CELUI-CI
"Most Beautiful" What more can you say. Good job boys.
What a beautiful aircraft! Glad it was saved!
All I can say is a huge Thank You for saving this airplane.🙂🙂
I believe one of the most beautiful aircraft ever built! I wish more Constellations would be restored to grace our sky's once again..
It's Lockheed, it's more complicated than it needs to be. Nailed it.
This is the most beautiful jewel on the planet my dad flew on one of these to and from Korea in 61 awesome job guys
Beautiful!
Steve - This is simply just stunning work - Do miss working with you all - The best time of my aviation life
It is a truly beautiful aircraft.
Beautiful, one of my favorites!!💜💜
I flew across the Atlantic on one of these back in the 60s with the USAF! Awesome!!
Stunning!
Well done!
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In my opinion, the most beautiful prop airliner ever built.
Beautiful aircraft graceful classic lines and the or triple rudder is so cool
As a kid my folks took us on a trip with TWA and there it was, a Connie. About the only thing I recall was the intense vibrations those engines made sitting next to the window. Later I made a Connie model plane kit that I ogled constantly. Those curves are indelible. Did you guys document some of that painstaking labor to restore this wonderful plane? Congrats all around.
I was lucky enough to fly in one of those beautiful birds twice while in the air force. great plane.
That is a beautiful airplane!
So cool, thanks for posting, thanks for restoring, well done!
Saw it at Valle and it was amazing.
..I remember that aircraft at Rucker!! Was there in July - Oct 1975..spent a lot of free time at the display
The most beautiful airliner ever made!
She is amazingly beautiful, thank you for sharing her with plebes like me😊
I graduated flight school at Mother Rucker in March of 70 and never in my wildest thoughts think that plane would ever fly again.
Very pretty plane.
My first flight was in a Connie - courtesy of the US Army - between Fort Jackson in South Carolina to Fort Sam Houston in Texas.
PLEASE return to Oshkosh/AirVenture in 2024! I haven't heard yet if it is...
That is the plan if they can coordinate pilots to also fly Rod’s new Mosquito in also.
Fantastic, what a Beauty😍
OMG what a beautiful liftoff
Wow!!!!!! She is.Beautiful!!!!!
This A/C is absolutely the best restoration I have seen in a long time