Lockheed Constellation

A Legends of Flight Illustrated History

Wolfgang Borgmann

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English

Schiffer Publishing Ltd
01 November 2024

Aircraft: general interest

Series: Legends of Flight

A concise illustrated history of the Lockheed Constellation, Super Constellation and Starliner

The Lockheed Constellation is the definitive postwar prop airliner. The type was developed during the Second World War by a

talented and famous development team, which included Howard Hughes and Kelly Johnson. This book provides a colorful illustrated history of the type.

Readers will enjoy several hundred vintage photographs featuring aircraft and airlines from all over the world. There is ample coverage for all three major commercial variants of the aircraft: the Constellation, the Super Constellation, and the Starliner. Wartime service by military versions is also described.

She was affectionally named ""Mona Lisa of the Skies"" by her fans, and the Constellation's graceful lines were the epitome of elegance and beauty in the ""golden age"" of air transport. One chapter is dedicated to the special features and extra comforts provided by luxury carriers.

Even freighter models and conversions are detailed in their own chapter as well.

AUTHOR: Wolfgang Borgmann's enthusiasm for aviation was passed on to him by his parents, who were active in the aviation field. In his early years, he began building up an aviation historical collection that provides numerous rare photos and documents, as well as exciting background information, for his books. Since April 2000, Borgmann has been active as an author and freelance aviation journalist. He lives in Oerlinghausen, Germany. His website is www.aerojournalist.de.

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The Constellation was the product of an incredibly talented and famous development team, which included Howard Hughes and Kelly Johnson .

This work includes all three major commercial variants of the aircraft: the Constellation, the Super Constellation, and the Starliner .

Readers will enjoy hundreds of wonderful images of the ""Connie,"" an aircraft particularly known for its elegance and speed

260 colour and b/w photos

By: Wolfgang Borgmann
Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 229mm,
Weight: 907g
ISBN: 9780764368226
ISBN 10: 0764368222
Series: Legends of Flight
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 01 November 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Wolfgang Borgmann’s enthusiasm for aviation was passed on to him by his parents, who were active in the aviation field. In his early years, he began building up an aviation historical collection that provides numerous rare photos and documents, as well as exciting background information, for his books. Since April 2000, Borgmann has been active as an author and freelance aviation journalist. He lives in Oerlinghausen, Germany. His website is www.aerojournalist.de.