Airline History Museum
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The Airline History Museum is located at the Kansas City Downtown Airport in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
It was originally known the "Save a Connie Foundation" and is still incorporated under that name. It was founded in 1986 by aviation enthusiasts Larry A. Brown and Dick McMahon who were joined by a number of other enthusiasts including (then) current and former TWA employees.
The group began by highlighting commercial aviation in the propeller age but has since moved into the jet age with the acquisition of the Tristar and has a vision for even further expansion.
This group maintains three aircraft, one of which is in flying condition. They are:
- A Lockheed Super G Constellation, known as "Star of America,"
- A Martin 404, and
- A Douglas DC-3, still undergoing restoration.
- A Lockheed L-1011 TriStar (not yet at the facility)
The Martin 404 has been rumored to have structure corrosion but most likely will not fly again due to financial considerations.
The DC-3 is currently being made airworthy. It will require engines overhaul before it can be certified. The exerior and interior restoration is nearing completion with the next step being the donations for the engines overhaul. Currently, the carpeting is going in with the beautifully restored seats waiting to be installed.
The Super Constellation ("Super-Connie"), which holds the distinction of the first Constellation ever to be restored is in flying condition but has not flown to any air shows for several seasons. Prep work is still ongoing (paperwork, etc.) for the maintenance to begin to get it back in the air and to airshows. Projected return to the air date unknown. 1
The museum announced in April 2009 that it was acquiring one of the two remaining operational L-1011 aircraft in the United States which it will use as part of an education progrom.[1] The necessary FAA compliance has been ongoing and the progress looks very positive to date.
[edit] References
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[edit] External links
- Airline History Museum
- AHM Hangar the Official Blog & Media Site of the Airline History Museum
- Photo of the recently acquired L-1011 Tristar in Roswell, New Mexico
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