Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation, N67900 / 049-1961S, Lockheed Aircraft Corp.
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Registration: N67900
Construction Number: 049-1961S
Model Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation
Operator: Lockheed Aircraft Corp.
Airport: Burbank - Lockheed Air Terminal (BUR), USA - California
Photographer: Jay Sherlock Collection
Date Taken: 1957
Date Submitted: 03/06/2025
The original prototype L-049 Constellation was converted to the prototype L-1049 Super Constellation and flew in various test programs. In this photo aircraft was fitted with an Allison 501D turboprop in the number 4 engine position during the Electra development program. During the testing period Lockheed employees referred to the aircraft as the "Elation", a combination of the names Electra and Constellation. Photo fromLockheed Aircraft Corp.
Picture ID:1940212