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| Richard Hasher Amboy, Minnesota |  When I was a young lad back in 1962 and was a new US Navy sailor my first duty station was NAS Agana Guam. I flew in the Super Connie from Calif to Hawaii to a unscheduled stop on Wake island for an engine replacement at the Pan Am maint shop. One of the engines quit over the ocean but no one got excited over it. That seemed to be a hugh aircraft for this young guy who'd never flown that far before. When I arrived at the air base in Guam there was a fairly large squadran of Super Connies the navy used as early warning aircraft and typhoon watchers. VW-1 was the outfit. Always reliable aircraft. When I came back 18 months later it was in a Pan Am 707. How air travel had changed. A few short years ago when going to a Navy ships reunion in Platte county I and friends went to this museum and it brought back a ton of great memories for me. I hope to get back to see it again some day and I'd love to get a ride in the Connie if it ever appears around this area. Thanks so much to the guys doing all the work on the aircraft. They do great work and I can tell it's done with love also. 12/19/2014 @ 21:44 [ref: 55720] |
| Robert Martin Kennewick, Washington | As a young boy growing up in North Kansas City back in the sixties, I used to sit on our patio and watch all the TWA planes fly by for final approach to the old Municipal Airport. Airlines like Frontier, Braniff, United, Ozark would fly by and I vowed that one day I would work for one of those carrier. Who knew that in 1975 I was hired with TWA as a flight attendant to begin a career?? This Museum has it all! Not only does it have the Suger G, the 404 and the DC-3, we now have an L-1011!!! I used to work on the L-10 and can't wait to see it when it's ready for tours. The airport museum brings back many memories and I"m sure you will not be disapointed. I'm going back home to KC in August and can't wait to see the airport museum once again!! It's really worth it!! If aviation is your area of interest like mine, then the KC Airport Museum is where you need to go! :) 03/29/2010 @ 08:41 [ref: 9310] |
| Larry Lillge Kansas City, Missouri | The Airline History Museum at Kansas City has a beautiful restored Lockheed Super Constellation ("The Connie") in TWA colors. The Connie is one of only 3 still flying in the world. A must see! The museum hangar also has a 1952 Martin 404 and a 1941 Douglas DC-3 which is being restored, also in TWA livery. The museum contains numerous historical artifacts of propeller-driven commercial aircraft. A cutaway Wright 3350 18 cylinder radial engine is a feature item in the museum. The Airline History Museum accepts donations, and a small admission fee provides a guided tour. This is the only museum in the U.S. dedicated to preservation of commercial propeller-driven aircraft. You will not be disappointed. Larry - Kansas City Mo. 02/21/2008 @ 08:41 [ref: 6828] |
| Greg James Heart of America, Kansas | She's like a dream. What used to be commonplace back in the day is now surreal as a Connie graces the sky of KC. Children of aviation enthusiasts (ok, and grown up 'kids') tear screen doors off hinges in hopes to catch a glimpse of her tri-tail on that beautifull six o'clock whenever her signature growl looms overhead, always ensuring a speedy trip downtown, anticipating a glimmer of her rolling across the tarmac. Those old engines bellow the sweetest music, something not to be taken for granted. There is something almost spiritual about seeing them spin up, hearing the cacophony of coughs and belches as they divy out copious clouds of oil smoke, and if your lucky, a pretty ball of fire. The entire nacell shakes as it comes to life, adding its own note of harmony to the din of the others. And there is something majestic about her nose, so gracefull, yet almost daunting. Loving this machine makes one apreciate all the more the history behind it, and being a resident of KC, I consider myself lucky to live so close. Wheeler Downtown (MKC) holds a chronicle of history in itself, a treasure of aviation knowledge. And I love how our President chooses MKC to land Air Force One, wow, larger than life itself. Short of the Blue Angels ripping up the airspace (noise abatement? *slap*), there is nothing I love to see in our skies other than the Connie. Sure I have a soft spot for all the old war birds, but as far as civilian fliers, the Constellation will always rent a little space in my head, and own a bigger place in my heart. If you have never been to MKC or the Museum, grab your family or loved ones and go take in the Connie experience. You'll be making a memory well worth remembering! God bless our Nation and our soldiers near and far. 07/27/2007 @ 20:01 [ref: 6183] |
| kc guy , Kansas | Museum has new address of 201 NW Lou Holland Dr.[Hanger 9] , KC,MO 64116-4223 Still at downtown airport at SW corner of the field. 816-421-3401 or 800-513-9484 Official name is now Airline History Museum. Check website for more info. 06/24/2007 @ 18:48 [ref: 6010] |
| George Merryman New Iberia, Louisiana | Your list does not list New Iberia. But that's where I'M at. If you Haven't visited New I beria, you're missing out. The women are beautiful and I'd better stop there. Nice place. Thanks for providing this site. If ever in New Iberia, look me up. I'll give you a cook's tour of Louisiana. George 10/21/2005 @ 17:30 [ref: 4525] |
| CT St Louis, Missouri | Save a Connie is now called the Airline Museum, located at KC Airport. They feature the Super G and Martin 404 and DC-3. The pristine Connie tours the country, and usually see it at St. Louis County Fair on Labor Day weekend. 07/29/2005 @ 08:55 [ref: 4295] |
| George Merryman New Iberia, Louisiana | Ladies & gentlemen; Is the "Save a Connie still alive and well at Kansas City? I am a retired Super Connie pilot. I stopped counting flying time at 15,000 hours logged. Still love Connie. She never failed me like some of the girls I know/knew. 05/01/2005 @ 14:57 [ref: 4028] |
| Mike Barron Augusta, Maine | I grew up in KC, and remember going to the old municipal airport with my dad to watch the TWA Connies fly. That was when you could go to the outdoor observation platform...long before hyjacking or terrorism became common. Last month, October 2002, my wife and I paid a visit to the museum. It is truly outstanding, and a must visit for aviation enthusiasts, especially those interested in airliners. The Connie and Martin 404 fly at airshows, and the Connie had just flown it's last flight of the season a few days before our visit. The DC 3 project is going great, according to museum staff. It sure looks great. Although there are only 3 aircraft, the displays in the museum are excellent. The staff is friendly, and you can tour the inside of the Connie and the 404. Well worth the visit. On my next trip back to KC, I'll visit again. 11/01/2002 @ 14:04 [ref: 2626] |
| jim v Springfield, Missouri | came back the next day to hear the engines roar. worked on connie flight sim in the navy. lots of people laboring for love of this beautiful airplane. they also have a DC3 and a Lockheed 400 that were not airworthy when i was there. close by downtown at KCI airport. you can buy a t shirt thats says \"jets are for kids\". takes 8 gallons of oil to start the engines. no admission fee....just a low key plea for a donation. 01/23/2002 @ 12:17 [ref: 1800] |
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