LINKS

ENTHUSIAST

Aero Favourites--->Jan de Hoog's website featuring photos of his ten favorite aircraft. Venture to guess which one is #1 on his list?

AirNikon--->This website is full of photos from the late AirNikon's extensive, and I do mean extensive, collection of airliner and classic propliner photos.

Andy Martin's Aircraft Photographs--->The website of Andy Martin, who has been all over the world capturing classic and not-so-classic airliners in their natural setting. Much more of Andy's work, can be seen on airliners.net

Arizona Wrecks--->Brothers Cam and Chris Baird have put together a very interesting website about Arizona aircraft wrecks, including L1049H Super Constellation N45516. Complete with photos, maps and accident reports.

Aviation Photos--->This website features the aviation photos of Klaas Reinder Sluijs including a wide assortment of photos from the Dutch Aviodrome Museum at Lelystad.

Batcat--->Larry Westin's fascinating website dedicated to the EC-121R aircraft in service with the 553rd Reconnaissance Wing based at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base during the Vietnam conflict.

Connies Place--->Frank Sangers very informative website dedicated to the Lockheed Constellation

Constellations Worldwide--->This website features some nice Constellation photos and links to a number of other Constellation websites.

Dean Boys EC-121 Page--->Dean Boys website is dedicated to the EC-121 aircraft and the men who served aboard them. These aircraft patrolled the east and west coasts for over twenty years during the cold war.

De-Havilland Classic Piston Engined Airliners--->Chris Wagstaff's website is dedicated to De-Havilland classic airliners, including the DH84, DH89, DH104 and DH114.

Eastern Airlines DC-7B--->A nice website featuring information on the restoration of DC-7B N836D and many links to other Eastern Airline related websites.

Goleta Air and Space Museum - Constellation--->Brian Lockett has created a fascinating "virtual museum" with many interesting Constellation pictures and facts.

Goleta Air and Space Museum – Super Constellation--->Brian Lockett's companion site featuring the Super Constellation.

Hans-Werner Klein Airplane Photos--->A very professional looking website dedicated to airliner photography. Included is large selection of oldies for the propliner enthusiast.

The Lockheed File--->This website is a cornucopia of information on Lockheed aircraft that have operated in Australia. Included is an "everything you wanted to know" section on the twenty-three Constellations and Super Constellations operated by Qantas.

Musante's Aviation Photography--->Nicholai Musante's website is full of wonderful propliner photographs from his trips to the US, Canada and the UK.

Old Props--->Paul Middleton has developed the "standard reference" for anyone seeking information on classic propliners, with over a hundred aircraft types included.

protito.com--->Henk Tito's photo gallery, which includes some very nice air-to-air photos of the Dutch Aviodrome's Connie arriving in The Netherlands.

Ralph Kunadt’s Airliner Photos--->A very nice website full of photos for the airliner enthusiast. For a special treat, click on the "Propliner Specials" button!

Ramey AFB Historical Association--->This organization is attempting to acquire ex-AMSA HI-542CT for restoration and display in USAF C-121C colors.

Ruud Leeuw's Classic Airliners--->A wonderful website full of interesting and informative articles, photos and facts for the propliner enthusiast.

The Starliners of Auburn--->A polished and informative website dedicated to Maurice Roundy and his Starliners prepared by Time Warner Cable of Maine...a must see for Starliner fans!

Vintage Aviation Pictures--->Michael S. Prophet's website dedicated to vintage aviation

Warbirds of India--->This website is dedicated to the vintage aircraft of Indian. Some interesting tidbits on the three remaining ex-Indian Air Force and Navy Super Connies.

The "Willy Victor" Page--->Wes Mortenson's website is dedicated to the Navy's "Willie Victor" (WV-2/EC-121) aircraft and the men who crewed them during the cold war period of the 1950's, 60's and 70's.

The North Atlantic Barrier "Willy Victors"--->Baldur Sveinsson's website is dedicated to the Navy's "Willie Victor" (WV-2/EC-121) aircraft that were based at Keflavik, Iceland and flew the North Atlantic Barrier until the late 1970's.

The WILLY VICTOR Roster--->Earles L. McCaul's website, which is dedicated to the people who flew, maintained, and supported the US Navy's Lockheed Warning Star and R7V-1 Constellations from June 1945 to June 1982.

WTH Photography--->Willem Honder's website with some very nice photographs of the Dutch Aviodrome Museum's L749A Constellation.

OPERATORS OF CLASSIC PROPLINERS

Airline History Museum--->Based at Kansas City Downtown Airport, the AHM operates Super Constellation N6937C on an extensive US airshow schedule. In addition to the Super Constellation, the group owns Martin 404 N145S and DC-3 NC1945, which is currently under restoration.

Dutch Aviodrome Museum--->Based at Lelystad Airport, the group is currently in the final stages of restoring their L749A Constellation, N749NL. In addition to the Constellation, the group operates an ultra-rare DC-2 on the European airshow circuit. For the latest information and photos, check the museum's update page.

Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS)--->HARS restored the last Constellation to leave the boneyard at Davis Monthan AFB, flew it across the Pacific Ocean to Australia and now operates the beautifully restored VH-EAG on the Australian airshow circuit.

Legendary Airliners LLC--->Not a Connie but I'll make an exception for Carlos Gomez and Marc Wolff and include them on my website. They have recently purchased DC-7B N836D, long dormant at St. Paul, MN, and plan on restoring it to its former Eastern Airlines glory.

Maurice Roundy's Starliners--->The enthusiast community owes a great debt of gratitude to my good friend Maurice Roundy. Because of his efforts, three gorgeous Starliners were spared their inevitable date with the scrap man.

Super Constellation Flyers Association (SCFA)--->This Swiss based group ferried the "ex-Camarillo Connie", now known as the "Breitling Super Constellation", from Camarillo, CA to Basel, Switzerland where it arrived May 8, 2004. It is current participating on the European airshow circuit jointly operated by the Constellation Historical Society and the SCFA.

MUSEUMS

Aerospace Museum of California--->The museum is located at the former McClellan AFB in Sacramento, CA. The museum officially opened in 1986 as the McClellan Aviation Museum but was converted to a private foundation when the base closed in 2001. The museum was renamed the Aerospace Museum of California in November 2005 and is home to EC-121K BuNo 141309.

Air Mobility Command Museum--->The museum is located at Dover AFB in Dover, Delaware. They are currently restoring Super Constellation N1005C that sat atop a restaurant in Penndel, Pennsylvania for many years. In addition to the Super Connie, the museum has a number of other "propliners" in their collection.

Combat Air Museum--->The Combat Air Museum, located in Topeka, Kansas is home to EC-121T, 52-3418 . In addition to this Super Constellation, the museum boasts a fine collection of military aircraft.

Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum--->The museum, located at the old Chanute AFB in Rantoul, Illinois features EC-121K (WV-2) 141311 in US Navy colors. In addition, the museum has a number of other aircraft in its collection which would be of interest to the propliner enthusiast.

Peterson Air and Space Museum--->Housed in the original 1941 era Colorado Springs Municipal Airport passenger terminal at Peterson AFB, the museum's collection includes military aircraft and missiles. A must-see for the propliner enthusiast is EC-121T 52-3425, which was recently restored and has an interior virtually intact from its active duty days.

South African Airways Museum Society--->The SAA Museum Society owns the beautifully restored L1649A Starliner ZS-DVJ. It was recently the recipient of a beautiful Trek Airways paint scheme, compliments of South African Airways, and is scheduled to be transported by road from Johannesburg International Airport to Rand Airport, Germiston.

Air and Space Museum Links--->Vic Saini has compiled a comprehensive list, with associated internet links, of air and space museums throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.