Lockheed Super Constellation

[cheezyflier]

If you liked that video, check out this of the restored L-749, beautiful is no where's close to what this represents.

ok, i will confess, although i totally get off on the radials and the sweetness of the era, i also get totally engrossed looking at the metal work. i know how much work goes into making those beautiful curves. i know that someone spent alot of time and effort training to learn how to make each part to the most exacting standards. i know that some unknown guy went home tired every day making those parts with pride of workmanship. it sounds retarded i'm sure, but i think of that every time i look at those planes. in my head, i say a little prayer for those guys.

 

[fsafranek]

ok, i will confess, although i totally get off on the radials and the sweetness of the era, i also get totally engrossed looking at the metal work. i know how much work goes into making those beautiful curves. i know that someone spent alot of time and effort training to learn how to make each part to the most exacting standards. i know that some unknown guy went home tired every day making those parts with pride of workmanship. it sounds retarded i'm sure, but i think of that every time i look at those planes. in my head, i say a little prayer for those guys.

Absolutely. Works of art and true craftsmanship.
:ernae:

 

[fliger747]

Off Topic.... But McArthur's Connie, "Battan", sits on display at Williams Arizona, a bit South of grand Canyon.

T.