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This was said to be the longest "first flight" by either an aircraft or a pilot, up to that date. On March 17 Baldwin attempted a second flight, also from the ice of Keuka Lake, before crashing 20 seconds after takeoff. [2] A portion of the tail gave way, bringing the test to an end. The Red Wing was damaged beyond repair.
The flight engineer feathered the number 3 engine and pulled its emergency shut-off valve. The Super Constellation, named "Southern Wave", could not be brought to a stop on the remaining runway and overran the runway at a speed of 40 knots. The Super Constellation bounced over a low embankment, crashed into a gully and caught fire.
The squadron deployed on USS Constellation from 5 May 1964 to 1 February 1965. [3]: 415 The squadron deployed on USS Ranger from 10 December 1965 to 25 August 1966. [3]: 417 The squadron deployed on USS Constellation again from 27 April to 4 December 1967. [3]: 419 On 26 October LTJG R. Hickey and LTJG J. Morris shot down a MiG-21.
Development of the Starliner began when Lockheed designed the L-1449 in response to the Douglas DC-7C Seven Seas. [1] Powered by four 5500 hp Pratt & Whitney PT2G-3 turboprop engines, the L-1449 would have cruised faster than the DC-7C with comparable range with 10,200 US gal (8,493 imp gal; 38,611 L) of fuel in a new 150 ft (46 m) wing.
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[1] [2] [3] For President Barack Obama, the Special Air Mission flight used the call sign SAM 44, as Obama was the 44th President. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] George H. W. Bush 's coffin was transported on a flight using the call sign Special Air Mission 41, as he was the 41st President. [ 6 ]
First flight March 14, 1947 Introduction November 12, 1948 Status Retired from military service, two operated by civilian preservation organisations Primary user United States Air Force United States Navy: Produced 1947 to 1958 Number built: 332 Developed from: L-749 Constellation L-1049 Super Constellation: Variants R7V-2/YC-121F Constellation
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