Lockheed C-121C Constellation
by Arthur Eggers
Title
Lockheed C-121C Constellation
Artist
Arthur Eggers
Medium
Digital Art - Color Print
Description
The Lockheed C-121C Constellation was a military transport version of the Lockheed Constellation. A total of 332 aircraft were constructed for both the United States Air Force and United States Navy for various purposes. Although originally intended for cargo transport duties, they were usually fitted out with 44-seat passenger transport interiors. The aircraft also consisted of a five man crew with four relief crew members on standby. The USAF had also ordered 33 L-1049F Super Constellations in 1951, designated the C-121C. The first flight of a C-121C was in 1955. Deliveries began in August 1955, with aircraft being assigned to the MATS Atlantic division. The aircraft were later in service with the Air National Guard (ANG) and were retired in 1973. Charleston AFB, NC achieved permanent status in 1954 and with that declaration MATS began various facility construction projects to further improve upon the base's status. The 1608th Air Transport Wing received its first C-121C Constellation soon after. The last C-121 Connie left Charleston AFB on 9 February 1963. On 8 January 1966, the 437th Military Airlift Wing took over as Charleston AFB's host unit. Although the 1608th inactivated and the 437th activated its place, it appeared that every unit with a "1608" in its name simply changed it to "437." All of the 1608th's people, aircraft, buildings, etc. became the 437th's.
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