[120FPS] 'Connie' Super Constellation Engine FLAMES at Avalon Airshow 2017

[@ferminbf2224]

The sound of those 4 - Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone engine is just awesome. A true melody to my ears

[@bobelaviador]

And the exhaust must smell like fine perfume

[@mrsquatch]

The flames are from 3 P&W turbines mounted on each engine that fed off the engine exhaust and provided 450 additional horsepower to each engine at take-off and as needed via an automated switch-on system per my father, the former Constellation pilot

[@richardsnyder3900]

The the R3350 was built by Wright not P&W old Air Force engine mechanic

[@yucannthahvitt]

@@fallin5427 Why do you find it necessary to go online and correct grammar in the youtube comments? Does it make you feel more intelligent? Fuck's sake.

[@muhammadomarsaleembutt7547]

Power Recovery Turbines ‘PRT’ ... 03 on each engine

[@JohnSmith-be5py]

@@fallin5427 You want someone to edit their comment over a year after they made it to change “the” with “a”? How sad is your life?

[@fallin5427]

@@JohnSmith-be5py first off, I didn’t really care then, I don’t really care now, I don’t care about your opinion, and I made that comment three-fourths of a year ago my self, and now I’m going to correct you by saying that at this point their comment is over 2 years ago. The fact that you took the time to actually care about what I said, and then say “how sad is your life” makes it sound like you have pretty sad life. Edit: corrected “there” to “their”

[@wilbleeker8222]

The Lockheed Super Constellation, such a beautiful engineering and artistic masterpiece. Superbly taken footage. Steady, well panned and composed - wow. 1957, as a little mite, a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Connie transported me, bro and the folks from Schiphol Airport, Netherlands to our eventual home in Oz via Kingsford Smith Airport, Sydney. I still remember the many hops in strange places and the wonder of the big bird. Dad worked at KLM and then Qantas, Sydney around that time. So nice to see your video, and I gather from the comments that only the Aussie Connie and the Swiss Breitling are to only ones still flying. Long may they grace the skies.

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Engineering at its best for sure! Thank you for the terrific comment! And yes, to our knowledge, they are the only two flying :D

[@willyb5182]

@@ymmlspottingteam so sad that there are only 2 flying...

[@garybulwinkle82]

@@ymmlspottingteam Is that one previously owned by John Travolta still flying?

[@stuartgarfatth1448]

Everything about this video, the sound(s), the sights, the utter elegance of the Connie, a pure beauty, yet, when her engines are doing what they do, the sound!. She's a beauty with a purpose and determination. Stunning filming, absolutely stunning, brilliantly done, in every aspect. I look forward to when my 8 year old Grandson, Ryan, experiences his first Connie. To see, hear and fee, I have no doubt that, as I did back in 1957, when I saw and went inside my first Constellation at QANTAS Base, Kingsford Smith Airport, the experience is indelibly imprinted, as with me, within your memory. There is nothing on this planet like it.

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you so much Stuart. Really appreciate the kind feedback. When Ryan finally gets the chance, I am sure it is one he will never forget. Such an incredible aircraft and definitely worth the money to maintain her airworthy status!

[@CyclingSasquatch]

There's an incredible "cinema" feel to this footage. Thanks for sharing!

[@twinstu50]

This is beyond awesome, it is VERY, VERY special, for me. As a young boy of 7 years old, back in 1957, (born 6th August 1950), an Uncle took me to the QANTAS Maintenance base at Charles Kingsford-Smith Airport, and on a brilliantly beautiful sunny sunday afternoon, transported me, his nephew, to the stars. I had never seen a real aeroplane up close until then, and today, little did I know, I was seeing the best. The most elegant, the most beautiful, the Queen of the skies, a Lockheed Constellation!. Still now, I thrill, I have goosebumps, and as I type, I am rather emotional, (maybe a bit of pepper in my eyes from the cooking by the other beauty in my life), as I remember and type. That day was a blur of everything. Touch, sight, smell, colour, feelings, sound, and so much more. I remember looking up from the Captain's seat and back towards the tail, and up to the ceiling, and all around, my eyes truly wider than they had ever been, and ever would be. Wonderment, pure unadulterated, raw emotional gasping in awe, wonderment, at what I was seeing. This boy was gifted to see, for one afternoon, for the merest tick of time, and for the rest of his life, the most beautiful flying machine he would ever see, despite years later spending 21 years in the Royal Australian Air Force. If only this GrandPa, could do for his 8 year old Grandson, Ryan, what my Uncle did for me. I'll work on it.

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you so very much for this incredibly touching comment. It's a pleasure reading stories such as this; very humbling indeed. It's our goal to be able to use our footage to be able to allow viewers to draw on memories and we always love to hear them.

[@stuartgarfatth1448]

@@ymmlspottingteam I am Stuart John Garfath, (twinstu50), - Ryan's GrandPa. Gentlemen, I'm 'working on it. Ryan is a curious nine and a bit year old boy, but he absolutely trusts his GrandPa in everything we do, because I truly, and with complete honesty tell him, 'When you're with GrandPa, I will never let anything hurt you', 'cause if I do, your Mum would be very angry with me'. He trusts me without hesitation. Therefore, without notice, arrangement or identification, I will introduce my Grandson, Ryan Paul Garfath, to 'GrandPa's first Aeroplane', Constellation. To walk up those steep steps (once again), hanging onto the too high handrail, (as I did), with his right hand, then stopping at the top, he will be in front of me, as I was with my Uncle way back then. I'll not say a word, just let him look,..... into the hushed inside, right and left and all around. Unknown. Wonder. The most quiet sound. Smell. Feel. Touch. Walking down the aisle running my (His), right hand over the armrests as I (He), passed, touching the cloth seats, looking out of the windows, looking every which way, hanging onto Grandpa's (Uncle's) hand, and so much more. My memories flood back, and I am smiling as I type, oddly, the word Love comes to me as I remember that day back in 1957, for Uncle and my first aeroplane, Constellation. Uncle was a nice person, but every time I think of, and so rarely hear or see a Connie, I smile and remember that day, because that day made my life, my future Wife's, our two Sons, and quite a few others, in every way positive. because Uncle walked me up those port rear stairs.

[@3melendr]

I'll never forget the bright blueish white flames coming out of those R-3350's exhaust at cruise.

[@MidwestMike100]

The reddish flames are when the mixture is at full-rich, for takeoff and climb. In cruise the mixture is leaned back at higher and cooler altitudes, and in less dense air. :Leaning the mixture also helps conserve fuel, and over-fouling the engine.

[@bcstechnologylimited896]

"Ladies and gentlemen, do not be alarmed by the fire coming out of the engines--unless it goes out." Fine video of one of the finest reciprocating engined airliners ever designed.

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thats very true!! Thanks for watching!!

[@fishis14]

How many b29's had to blow up for them to get it there?

[@SuperOldandSlow]

@@fishis14: None, although a few B-29s did crash on takeoff due to engine failure. While the Wright R-3350 was used in the B-29, it wasn't a turbo-compound like the Connie's engines.

[@fishis14]

@@SuperOldandSlow More Airmen were killed by flying that airplane than they were shot down.

[@flyingdentist]

A marvellous plane from another era.These engine flames were so impressive.A real beauty.Oldie but goldie.Amazing footage.

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Huge thank you Yannis! The engine flames are an experience to behold - glad we could share this experience with you!

[@flyingdentist]

You are great guys.

[@cestmoi2681]

I was there. This was better than the F35 and F22 combined. The best fly-by of my life. Go the old bird.

[@ymmlspottingteam]

It was absolutely breathtaking to experience! Glad you enjoyed it Bruno!

[@richardlahan7068]

My father-in-law was a crew chief on a Navy early warning Connie in the early 60's. Sent this video to him. Loves those old 3350's!

[@garylockard174]

Very nice!... When I was a kid my dad would take me to the airport to watch these take off and land. I've always loved the sound of 4 of those big radials working in unison, flying over at low altitude. Thanks for the post !

[@garybulwinkle82]

Dad did the same with our family, but instead it was to watch the single 707 come in and later leave. We were good customers at the airport restaurant!

[@StudeSteve62]

Fantastic to see this beautiful beast not only flying but flying at twilight...

[@johno9507]

Back when I worked for Qantas this aircraft would often be parked at the Jet Base giving me great opportunities to study it up close, inside and out. It's fantastic to see how things were done back then and how modern aircraft have evolved from these awesome machines.

[@ymmlspottingteam]

And how quickly things have evolved. Quite an incredible industry.

[@HDMelbourneAviation]

One of my all time favourite displays! Nice work guys, your take came out great!

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you so much Matt! It is a huge favourite amongst us all :D

[@loveplane737]

yes!

[@DjsAviation]

Lovely flamey catch! Very nice work :)

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you very much mate! Glad you enjoyed the show

[@waynebudman9558]

A stunning aeroplane, a tribute to the HARS team that keeps it flying, the only one in the world.

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Absolutely Wayne!

[@barryporteous4904]

I suppose the take-off was scheduled late in the day as the low light help to appreciate the exhaust stacks.

[@ozPanzer]

The 4 people that clicked dislike need to review where they are in life..... Stunning footage from a classic!!!

[@ymmlspottingteam]

It's a shame but the reality of KZbin. Thanks a lot for your super kind comment :D

[@stuartgarfatth1448]

and the rest. I asked myself, why do they not like', then it dawned on me, they are trolls.

[@trijetz3562]

pOlLuTiOn

[@rogerb5615]

Superb video! I travelled up and down the USA's east coast a few times on Eastern and TWA Connies and Super-G's in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Those flames were visible even in broad daylight at takeoff power. But at dusk .... what a show!

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you very much! The flames are incredible! As you said, you can see them in broad daylight so to be given the opportunity to watch her in some incredible dusk lighting was a huge blessing!

[@flyhighaviation9355]

One of the most beautiful aircraft of all time! Huge like for this fantastic video! Great camera work as always :D

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thanks a lot mate!! It's definitely an aircraft that will go down so beautifully in history!

[@MrJustinUSCM]

Wow amazing footage, seeing that super constellation fly over with the sun set in the background genuinely gave me chills

[@MentourPilot]

Awesome! Would it be ok for me to feature your video, with credit, for a Christmas video I will make regarding a crash of a super constellation in Canada in 1954? Let me know please, a response to this comment is enough.

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you very much! We are happy for you to feature the clip. Looking forward to seeing the results!

[@MentourPilot]

@@ymmlspottingteam Thank you!

[@Joeybagofdonuts76]

It was a great upload, very informative.

[@loveplane737]

wow!

[@FunBitesTV]

And another video on your other channel now! well worth watching mentours stuff if anyone is reading this.

[@jaamja73]

Beautiful plane and the flames were part of it. Those days in aviation are long gone

[@Liberator74]

Fantastic video of a brilliant airliner! 😍

[@MatematicaTel]

Fantastic!! Must wear headphones!!

[@tremayne3]

I totally agree.

[@michaelwallbrown3726]

must have never heard a top fuel dragster if you need headphones for this

[@merlin8537]

Absolutely gorgeous aircraft.

[@Themadhatton]

I just watched this video in awe....holy crap this is possibly one of my favourite videos ever.

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thanks mate!!

[@Themadhatton]

@@ymmlspottingteam what camera did you use?

[@marumiyuhime]

My mum told me about flying the atlantic in a constellation, she said she looked out at the engines and saw flames told the stewardess that the plane was on fire. she said oh no its not on fire thats just the exhaust a few hrs latter there was a real engine fire and it took two calls to notify the crew before they shut the engine down cuz it was just a kid being excited. i think she was only 7 or 8. when they came back they were on a 707 a few years latter. no fires.

[@billace90]

Wow. This has to be one of the most beautiful aviation uploads ever. Thank you so much for providing us Connie fans with such an awesome audiovisual experience. Five stars!

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thanks Guillermo! We really, really appreciate the incredibly kind words of support! It's very rewarding to hear such beautiful comments like this :D

[@aviationvideosgraz]

This video is one of your top three ever. I saw the Connie two years ago at Zurich Airport during an engibe test. What a sound!! Love it!!

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you so, so much mate!! Your kind words mean a lot :D Amazing that you got to see the Connie

[@aviationvideosgraz]

You´re welcome. We were also able to take picture of our group in front of the Connie in the SR Technics hangar.

[@CBGSpotter]

My word thats by far the best Connie footage I've ever seen :)! LIKE

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you for the incredible comment Elliot!

[@HirosAviation]

Wow! The flames coming out of the engines was spectacular! Well done!

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you so much mate!! We are forever grateful of the kind words! The exhaust flames are incredible!

[@dualoz7004]

Pretty awesome huh. Each of the 4 R-3350-42 engine has 3 PRT's (power recovery turbine). At max take off throttle, each PRT puts 150 HP back to the crank shaft. That's 450 HP per engine at METO power. Plus the flames! I can remember back in the 50's watching the flame on the big radials climbing out.

[@mattmammone2338]

My mom flew on one of these out of New York to some airport in Canada in 1963, she was about 9 , and said on the night flight the exhaust flame made a red and yellow glow inside the cabin.

[@MegaGeorge1948]

In America we call it a turbo-compound or a compound turbo. It does not give better fuel economy. But it gives more shaft horsepower per gallon of fuel burned.

[@MustraOrdo]

that footage was just... so awesome... I can not describe it any further

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you so much mate! Your kind words are really appreciated :D

[@howellatmindspring]

Finally a camera team that know what they are doing. Thanks for the correct shutter speed for the props. Great slo-mo

[@ymmlspottingteam]

It is our pleasure! We really appreciate the kind words

[@aeroplaneman747]

WOW!! What stunning footage! Really captured the grace and elegance of the Connie in this video, and of course those flames looked absolutely mad in 120FPS!!! Can't wait to see more of your airshow coverage

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thanks mate!! So glad you enjoyed it :D It's been a ripper weekend and this was by far a highlight - looking forward to plenty to come on your end

[@edawg792]

This video is incredible. The flames look beautiful against that vibrant orange evening sky.

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you so much mate!! The flames were just incredible :D

[@marceloacosta1742]

@@ymmlspottingteam Esas llamas del escape son un poco peligrosas si hubiera una fuga de combustible explotaría.

[@Massanas1]

Es mi avión preferido de todos los tiempos,de pequeño esperaba con impaciencia la hora del patio en el cole,para ver pasar el Super Constellation de Iberia en vuelo Barcelona-Ginebra,Era todo un espectáculo de sonido y belleza,vivo en La Costa Brava (Girona) Spain.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Awesome footage!

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you very much Paul! Glad you enjoyed it mate :D

[@rogermorris7309]

I was with VW1 squadron on Guam and got to fly in these palnes what a treat that was

[@rogermorris7309]

oops planes

[@charliehorsenm]

One of the most beautiful and graceful airplanes ever built. I had the privilege of flying on one of these when I was a kid in the Civil Air Patrol. It was a MATS plane. (Military Air Transport Service). Not as nice as this one. Few windows and seating was facing backwards, cramped and totally military spartan.

[@tremayne3]

That's for real men !!!!

[@SuperScratch1]

I will say it before and I will say it again - was there ever an aircraft as beautiful as the Connie !! Great video !!

[@mylosairplanefan]

That is such an awesome rare catch!! Superb work!

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you so much Mylos!

[@chicobicalho5621]

The early part of this film was shot at a time in the day cinematographers refer to as "The Golden Hour", which is the short fleeting period after the sun has set over the horizon, but the sky is still lit up. How appropriate a time to document this glorious flying machine.

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thanks for watching and commenting Chico, definitely our favourite time to be out shooting!

[@cactus01]

Absolutely beautiful footage

[@eloisebrynlee]

Wow! Add to the stunning light in this video.

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you very much Stefani! The lighting was outstanding - the display is always just on/after sunset at the Avalon Airshow!

[@MiJiTHD]

This is breathtaking! I am absolutely impressed on many levels right now that it's hard to describe how I feel about this beautiful video! It's early to say but this is, hands down, the best video of this year's Avalon Airshow. A well deserved like!

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Mate, your kind words fill us with endless joy. We are so appreciative of the support mate - thank you very much!!

[@amraam-ata]

Most beautiful Connie`s takeoff.

[@CranioUomo]

Amazing that thing is still flying after almost 60 years...

[@Schony747]

We are so lucky to have one of only two operational types based in Australia. Great presentation.

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thanks a lot mate! We are so lucky it's not funny

[@paoloc2571]

Hot queen of the skies... Thank you for the incredible footage!

[@easonlau6138]

The Lockheed Constellation is the WW2 airplane. Qantas's Super Constellation flies to South-East Asia, Hong Kong, Japan and the US for some world tour charter flights and it performs in the Australian International Airshow.

[@easonlau6138]

When was this Constellation of Qantas built?

[@easonlau6138]

1955.

[@billclaridge318]

Great work Bob DLH and Connie team! You did us proud! Great video BTW. Bill

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you very much for the very well said words Bill. The HARS team have no doubt given us a huge pleasure

[@clarkgilbertson617]

I remember a similar sight back in 1967 when a military "Connie" took off from Langley Air Force Base. Absolutely breathtaking.

[@muhammadomarsaleembutt7547]

To me the most BEAUTIFULLY designed aircraft in aviation history.... plus the Power Recovery Turbines ‘PRT’ ... 03 on each P&W radial engine.... love it

[@CS_247]

Look at those engines GO! Wow ! Without a doubt the most beautiful airliner built. Gorgeous!

[@pussycat6469]

dad and i watched connie fire up at coolangatta airport. one engine first. the the rest .it was awesome. dad and i love planes. i was excited. he was cool checking it out .we got a chance too go inside too on a tour. great time with dad .

[@grampageorge3407]

Those engines were kicking!

[@ymmlspottingteam]

It's amazing to see! Thanks for watching George!

[@stuartgarfatth1448]

HARS, you are incredible, and way beyond that!. Clearly, you have more than just talented people who are responsible for this, you have people who understand, love and enjoy. People that live, sweat, sleep and breath. You are quite incredible. Thank you, so very much..

[@gregchamberlain8519]

there is not a more graceful flying air plane then the connie, I sure miss working on these beautiful air frames. Yrs gone by and wish I had them back. I had more fun riding on them, volunteered every time one would go up. over seas in Thailand and here in California.

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Certainly a beautiful aircraft Greg, thanks for watching :)

[@Turboy65]

One of the most beautiful aircraft ever made.

[@DjiAviation]

Incredible! Never seen such flames, awesome close up shots! Great video, huge Like

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thanks a lot mate!! So glad you were able to experience the flame action for the first time!

[@rogertycholiz2218]

Each engine has three turbochargers and they are flaming as long as the engine was running.

[@n6mz]

Not quite. Those are "power recovery turbines" not turbochargers. Each turbine recovers about 150HP from the exhaust stream at takeoff power. That mechanical power flows directly to the crankshaft via reduction gearing and a fluid coupling on each PRT. At takeoff power the engines are operated with mixture controls in auto-rich which means that there's enough partially burned fuel to re-ignite after the turbines. It re-ignites because the turbine blades and housings are cooled by ram air which is hot enough and has enough oxygen to ignite the rich exhaust gases as they pass through the turbines. The non-turbo-compound versions of this engine (Wright R-3350) don't have the lovely exhaust flames although the B-29 in which my dad flew did emit a bluish glow from the 8 turbocharger waste gates (yes that version had GE turbochargers, two per engine). The crews hated that glow, it made them easy for the MIGs to find at night over Korea.

[@vascoribeiro69]

Some kind of afterburner...

[@rogertycholiz2218]

Very good explanation about these great Wright R3350 engines. I knew they were power recovery and not true turbos that compress air for intake but I just wanted to simplify it for our readers. Each of the three units is driven by super hot gas from the exhaust manifold and adds power by fluid drive to each engine adding extra power. GE turbochargers on the B29 were true turbochargers. Wright engineers had plenty of teething problems with this setup. R3350 was the only mass produced turbo compound manufactured. Once the problems were solved it was a great engine powering many kinds of aircraft.

[@Aviatr23]

Truly superb. You have done magnificent work here.

[@ilikerio]

*Super* footage guys! Those flames are insane! MASSIVE LIKE!

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you very much mate! The flames were incredible!

[@mrs3533]

Last time I seen a Connie , EAA Oshkosh 99. Awesome footage!

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thanks Mike! Seems like a trip to Aus to see our one may be on the cards ;)

[@mrs3533]

Maybe? Love to go DOWN UNDER!

[@hobblymotorsports7332]

Amazing!! Absolutely amazing! That sound is intoxicating on that bird. Great video!!!!

[@rogerb5615]

Nice also that your video is not plagued by the "detached prop effect" caused by the rolling shutters in most DSLRs.

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thanks a lot mate! The A7S II coped very well!

[@osci08]

perfect camera settings, awesome.

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thanks a lot mate!

[@JackpodyDK]

Absolutely incredible footage.

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you so much mate!

[@maxsdad538]

The most beautiful 3 engine airplane ever flown (if you don't understand that, then you know nothing about the Connie). I have almost 2500 hours on the USAF Connie (EC-121), and the men and women I flew with (yes, the USAF had the FIRST "non-medical" female crewmembers) are among the finest in the world.

[@raoulduke7668]

The most beautiful aircraft ever designed

[@PlaneMadNews]

Absolutely stunning! I wish I could see one of these fly! Amazing video! Liked!

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thanks a lot mate! It's a shame only 2 are operating in the world - would love to turn back the clock and have them in abundance for everyone to see and experience

[@billnu]

I love turbo compound engines. Learned about them in A&P school 20 years ago but never saw one run until now. Was looking for a Connie video, of course clicked on the one with fire coming out the stacks. Nice surprise and glad it wasn’t clickbait

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you vey much for stopping by! Glad you enjoyed the flame show

[@johnsmith-cr6jt]

Beautiful aircraft and great video.

[@jds6206]

Hands down, the most beautiful commercial passenger aircraft ever built.....and I am including the jet age. Nothing like the Lockheed Constellation.

[@scopex2749]

best de icing system ive ever seen as a retired RAF aircraft engineer!!!

[@HeathrowFlyerTakeoff]

Incredible Work guys, what a sight it must have been. Spectacular Footage!

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thanks a lot mate!! It was one of the most beautiful things we have experienced to date!

[@ondrejknizek8321]

What a-m-a-z-i-n-g sound! It take me back in time...

[@russellfernandes9607]

One of the best childhood memories I have !!! What a sight 👍

[@ymmlspottingteam]

What a sight indeed. Thank you for watching, Russell!

[@irpat54]

Who in their right mind could give this a thumbs down... Such a beautiful Aircraft...

[@rogerkincaid931]

Splendid cinematography.

[@scottsmith491]

Internal combustion,oh what a beautiful thing to see! Fantastic video and a truly beautiful aircraft.

[@mynamedosntmatter]

Man, this video is an audiovisual feast!

[@r1berto1]

The very first airplane I ever rode on. It was a super Connie wing-tip tanks and all. It flew from Havana to Bermuda, then the Azores and finally to Madrid. It was part of the Iberia Airlines fleet, it was 1965.

[@bobsurgranny]

Top job

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thanks mate!

[@donaldstanfield8862]

Absolutely stunning. Well done!

[@yafuker6046]

Big thrill when I was a little kid, watching the TWA Connies start up with a big BANG! and flames, Columbus, OH., early 60s.

[@rolandtamaccio3285]

At night, the C-119 Flying Boxcar, at cruising power, the turbine exhaust looked like two extra white lights . The 12 o'clock position not visible from the ground . The two lower turbines were about 4 o'clock and 8 o'clock . These of course the Curtiss Wright 3350's .

[@tomshiba51]

The last time I saw one of these flying before my eyes was in the early seventies at Toledo Express Airport. It was a Zantop cargo plane out of Ypsilanti, Michigan. I didn't see flames (daytime), but it did show a definite smoke trail from each engine.

[@nonovyerbusiness9517]

Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone 18-cylinder supercharged engines. FLAME ON!

[@tremayne3]

My favorite engine !!!

[@EstorilEm]

Turbo-compound (and supercharged) actually, really the only aero engine ever mass-produced with this feature, everyone always wonders why there's three (seemingly random number) exhaust "pipes" on an 18 cylinder engine lol. That's just how many power recovery turbines each had. I would NOT want to work on one of those things.

[@JannikBoRasmussen]

The R-3350 is really an engineering masterpiece - very complicated too, no wonder that they needed a separate flight engineer in the cockpit. The 3350 is the displacement in cubic inches, or 55 liters, and each engine consumes something like 5 liters of lubricating oil per hour. But then again, up to 3700 HP is a LOT.

[@solcarzemog5232]

AWESOME video !!! The beauty at its best

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you so much mate!

[@johntelford7533]

What an absolutely magnificent aircraft.

[@LUXAviators]

Wow that was stunning!! Love this bird! :-)

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you so much mate!! She's a beauty that's for sure!

[@aserta]

She's a gorgeous lady.

[@rotax636nut5]

The most beautiful machine the hands of man ever crafted

[@andrewanane9715]

Beautiful Airplane!!!

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Absolutely heart warming

[@dave8540]

Words cannot describe

[@photojasinski]

Brilliant footage!

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thanks Jan! Appreciate the kind words.

[@YQBspotting]

Amazing video! Spectacular shots of this beauty! Looks like it was an epic airshow :)

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you so much mate!! It was epic indeed!!

[@99carnot]

Liked and favorited! One of your best!!

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thank you so much mate!! Really appreciate the kind words

[@supertrinigamer]

lmao the first time i saw this video was in school but I couldn't comment - now that i can, i must say, this is beautiful!

[@ymmlspottingteam]

Thanks very much for returning! It's an unbelievable sight!

[@supertrinigamer]

No problem! it indeed is!

[@xKmotx]

Best damn video of a Connie ever!!