Airplane Eastern Airlines Lockheed L1049SC Super Constellation 14" Model Aircraft The L-1049 Super Constellation "Connie" is an American aircraft, a member of the Lockheed Constellation aircraft line. The Constellation family were propeller-driven airliners built by Lockheed between 1943 and 1958. A total of 856 aircraft were produced in numerous models, all distinguished by a triple-tail design and dolphin-shaped fuselage. The L-1049 was Lockheed's response to the successful Douglas DC-6 airliner, first flying in 1950. The aircraft was also produced for both the United States Navy and Air Force as transport and AWACS aircraft.This specific model is painted in the Eastern Airlines paint scheme. Eastern Airlines was a major United States airline that existed from 1926 to 1991.This handcrafted model is painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany by our skilled craftsmen with a wealth of detail and makes a great gift for any veteran, aviation enthusiast or history buff.1/100 Scale Model14.75 Inch Wingspan14 Inch LengthMaterial Mahogany WoodOn Sep-24-18 at 13:03:12 PDT, seller added the following information:
