The "Connie" Queen of the Skies

The Lockheed Constellation nicknamed the Connie, was often described as The Queen of the Skies. She was one of the most advanced airliners of her time. The elegant curves of her design, gave the plane a look of distinctive grace, and subtle refinement.

This video includes its impressive civil and military history, featuring breathtaking air-to-air scenes of a TWA Super Connie flying low over major U.S. cities. Delight in seeing one of the last surviving models entertaining an excited crowd at a popular flying exhibition, the part Howard Hughes played with TWA and the Connie, plus much, much more.

Color, Running Time 40 Minutes