Lackland Air Force Base in Bexar County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

C-121S "Constellation"

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

1. C-121S "Constellation" Marker

Inscription. The C-121, so designated by the Air Force in 1948, was developed from the C-69 military transport that had originated as a commercial transport for Transworld and Pan American Airlines. The C-69s were assigned to Air Transport Command during the last stages of World War II and thereafter were resold to the airlines as surplus. Massive modifications were made to the "Super Connie" beginning in 1962 and extending into the 1970's. The long-range transport C-l21 C (model 1049B) became the standard for all succeeding Constellation model's. Some were modified to include radomes, topside, and beneath the fuselage for Air Force and Navy aircraft, EC-121C and WV-2, respectively, for radar and reconnaissance missions. Early in the C-121 series, Military Air Transport Service was equipped with the Constellation for VIP missions. The most famous of these aircraft were Columbine 1 (48-614), used by Gen. Eisenhower as a presidential transport and Bataan, used by General MacArthur. A later version of the Constellation, VC-121 E, known as the Columbine III, was also added to the presidential fleet. This EC-121S on display has the colors

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and marking of the C-121C model, a larger military long-range transport version of the "Constellation (Lockheed Model 1049) assigned to Military Air Transport Service.

This aerospace vehicle (C-121S) is a part of the USAF Heritage Program Collection.

Erected by USAF Heritage Program Collection.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.

Location. 29° 23.522′ N, 98° 37.104′ W. Marker is in Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, in Bexar County. It is on Bong Avenue south of Luke Blvd. The marker is located at the USAF Airman Heritage Museum’s Air Park which is around the parade grounds. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jbsa Lackland TX 78236, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas

and in the San Antonio Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the

C-121S "Constellation" and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

2. C-121S "Constellation" and Marker

Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: MTI Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); C-119C "Flying Boxcar" (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Master Sgt. William O. Petrie (within shouting distance of this marker); Chief Master Sgt. Thowas N. Barnes (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); C-118A "Liftmaster" (about 300 feet away); C-123K "Provider" (about 400 feet away); Technical Sgt. Fred L. Clarke • Staff Sgt. Salluel F. Walker Jr. (about 400 feet away); Staff Sergeant James A. Moran (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lackland Air Force Base.

Another marker is no longer nearby. C-121 "Constellation" (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. The marker, museum and air park are located on the Lackland Air Force Base, an active U.S. military installation which is a part of the Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA). The USAF Airman Heritage Museum and Air Park are open to the public, but appropriate identification is required for access.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

3. C-121S "Constellation" and Marker

Visit the museum’s web site for current details on visiting the museum and air park.

Also see . . .
1. Airmen Heritage Training Complex. USAF Airman Heritage Museum (Submitted on August 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

2. Lockheed C-121 Constellation. Wikipedia

The Lockheed C-121 Constellation is 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. Numerous airborne early warning versions were also constructed. The C-121 later saw service with smaller civilian operators until 1993.

(Submitted on August 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The side view of the C-121S "Constellation" image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 16, 2024

4. The side view of the C-121S "Constellation"

Lockheed C-121G-LO 54-4052 1501st Air Transport Group over Golden Gate Bridge image. Click for full size.

Public Domain - US Air Force, circa 1950s

5. Lockheed C-121G-LO 54-4052 1501st Air Transport Group over Golden Gate Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 268 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 30, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.