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> there are about fifty-five “survivors” of the mass scrappings of the 1960’s and 70’s, with only C-121C VH-EAG currently airworthy. Of those two mentioned, VH
by tomhoward 6y ago
> there are about fifty-five “survivors” of the mass scrappings of the 1960’s and 70’s, with only C-121C VH-EAG currently airworthy.
Of those two mentioned, VH-EAG is owned by Australia's Historical Aircraft Restoration Society, and it is a regular visitor to the Australian International Air Show near Melbourne.
I've seen it fly several times, and also taken the guided tour through it.
It's such a majestic aircraft, and an utter joy to witness.
Here's a video of it in operation in 2017 - in the evening so you can see the flames coming out of the engines:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taU6qu5pXBo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taU6qu5pXBo
More info about it here:
http://www.conniesurvivors.com/VH-EAG.htm http://www.conniesurvivors.com/VH-EAG.htm
https://hars.org.au/lockheed-c-121c-super-constellation/ https://hars.org.au/lockheed-c-121c-super-constellation/
From that second link:
In November 1991, HARS started what was to become a major project when 54-0157 was placed in our care for restoration and delivery to Australia. Relying solely on volunteer labour and aiming at a high standard of restoration and serviceability, the project was to take five years. The restoration work commenced in May 1992 at Pima Air & Space Museum and in September 1994 the Super Constellation took to the air after nearly eighteen years on the ground. Another solid year of work was required to prepare the aircraft for the Pacific crossing and in late 1995 final flight training was undertaken. On 3 February 1996 the Super Constellation VH-EAG arrived in Sydney after an incident free crossing of 39.5 hours flying time. Stops on the delivery flight to Australia were made at Oakland, Honolulu, Pago Pago and Nadi.