Lockheed VC-121E Constellation

Between 1948 and 1955 the USAF ordered 150 C-121s for use as cargo and passenger carriers, executive transports and airborne early warning picket ships. This is the only VC-121E ever built. President Eisenhower used this aircraft as his presidential aircraft between 1954 and 1961.

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Lockheed
VC-121E
Constellation

The C-121 is the military version of the Lockheed Constellation commercial transport. During World War II, the USAAF purchased 22 early model Constellations, which were designated C-69s.

 
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