Bataan Has Returned | MacArthur's Connie flies again

[@gangrenesmith9999]

Huge respect to the restorers. Unsung heroes. 🫡

[@fw1421]

The most beautiful airliner ever built. I love the Connie.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@septembersurprise5178]

Connie, Beautiful Lady of the Sky, Style, Form, and Grace !

[@johnhagemeyer8578]

Who would check-out the pilot when the airframe is 65 to 70 years old. Who stays current on these old aircraft.

[@donniebahama]

100 percent

[@braamvorster8249]

Agreed fully. I hope they restore the one at the SAA Museum at Rand Airport in Germiston, South Africa.

[@sjazzp]

I can’t agree more!

[@AirlinerHistory]

Absolutely stunning what you've been able to do with this Connie. I'm glad you guys were able to find the necessary backing to bring it to such a glorious state. I wish I could see this aircraft up at Oshkosh this year. keep up the Good Work!

[@55Reever]

What a Beautiful aircraft. Rod Lewis and Planes of Fame, thank you.

[@la_old_salt2241]

My dad was an engine mechanic on the RC-121 Warning Stars in the late 50s, early 60s. Were he still with us he'd have been thrilled to see this Connie. Just beautiful.

[@jcmount1305]

One of the most beautiful airplanes ever. Bataan is stunning! Fantastic job on the restoration.

[@TheOneTrueSpLiT]

A truly beautiful bird, gracing the skies once again thanks to all those involved with its restoration.

[@PJ-sn8iu]

Absolutely magnificent!

[@azzir325]

There's something magical about a Connie!

[@flatspin7]

She’s stunning! Congrats to everyone who had a hand in bringing this Connie back to her former glory!

[@johnvanduren4806]

There has never been another aircraft as beautiful as the Connie ever built. My very first trip on an airplane was on a connie (1956), which lead to qualifying for a pilot license in my 20's. Thank You Lockheed!

[@johnscott5105]

Incredible restoration work. Well done!

[@johnbender5356]

one of my earliest memories was touring this plane in the fifties. i also got to see the COLUMBINE

[@aaronlopez492]

She's breath taking. Excellent work....👍

[@barryklinedinst6233]

My father served with the 4:15 4:16 PAANG 193rd SOG In Highspire PA. They flew the EC121in those days. They flew touch and goes in Highspire and would fly over our neighborhood for hours while they were training. My dad loved that old bird. I joined the USAF because of him. I loved every minute of it. I miss it every day and I don't think that will ever go away

[@Pilotc180]

Beautiful part of history flys again; thank you Mr Lewis👍

[@coldwarmotors]

Fabulous. Probably the most beautiful passenger airliner of all time. Kudos to everyone involved.

[@my-yt-inputs2580]

I grew up outside of Ft Rucker and remember when this plane first arrived at the Army Aviation Museum. Both my parents worked at Rucker and my fathers office was only a few blocks from the Museum. I crawled all over this plane after it arrived. Before they eventually plexiglassed the cockpit from public access. There are videos on YT of when they eventually flew it out of the airfield it was at.

[@adriangiddins6065]

Congratulations to all concerned from across the pond...... a beautiful job.

[@Chilly_Billy]

Stunning doesn't do this aircraft justice.

[@timf2279]

She is such a beautiful aircraft. The lines are just a work of art. It's fantastic to see her flying again. National pride!

[@N-Scale]

I flew in one when I was about 3 years old. TWA out of Albuquerque and have loved them since. They are sleek, beautiful, and majestic. You never forget that sound !!

[@johnarnold893]

Especially if you are in a window seat beside the engines. LOUD.

[@ericb9426]

@@johnarnold893 Absolutely. It will rattle your teeth when they did a full run up At least I got to experience that once in my life.

[@gendaminoru3195]

fantastic paint job and restoration

[@lestercoons3962]

The first time I ever flew was with my father. We flew to visit my grandparents on a Lockheed Constellation...That was a long time ago. :-)

[@danscar5277]

About 2-weeks ago I saw her flying at about 10,000’ over KABQ heading to Oregon. Beautiful sight to see.

[@williamwintemberg]

I'm old enough to remember these in regular passenger service. My Dad was a aircraft fan and we frequently visited a place where other fans parked to watch the comings and goings of air traffic at Philadelphia International Airport in the fifties into the sixties. We saw many Connies during that time as they were so easily identified. Seeing this plane today in this condition, in the air is a big deal to all that remember them. Thanks to all involved!

[@jcwoodman5285]

Gorgeous re-restoration!😊

[@brucestarr4438]

Beautiful job on the Bataan. I can't wait to see it when the interior is done, too. Like so many things in life. You don't know what you're missing, until they're all gone.

[@vwralph]

Wow! I saw that airplane at the museum near the Grand Canyon many years ago and am very happy to see it flying again! ❤❤❤❤❤ well done! 👍

[@johnbeto7936]

Great video! The Constellation is such a beautiful aircraft. And the musical accompaniment is a fine compliment to the flight scenes. Well done, EAA. Thank you.

[@christopherspindler6328]

I remember watching them work on this plane at Ft Rucker when i was a Warrant Officer Candidate. It was just rotting in front of the Army Aviation Center Museum. So glad to se it has been returned to such great condition.

[@michaelhayden725]

Great see another Connie back in the air,.

[@alanmiller9681]

Love the Connie! As I’ve posted in other Constellation related videos, I met Mr. Walt Disney on TWA Connie in 1958. Great memories!

[@sunsettersix6993]

Always thought these were beautiful aircraft. Great job on the restoration! She's gorgeous!

[@Jamie-k7e7e]

I’ve seen it fly over my house twice now! my favorite airplane ever! The sound is so beautiful!

[@lightowl4345]

I love the Connie. This one is so beautiful!

[@propman3523]

I flew on the Connie with Eastern Air Lines as a child, and it was a thrill! Seating in the First Class lounge in the tail was so awesome. I'll never forget it. Just tthe sound of those engines still gives me chills. What a work of art!

[@oliabid-price4517]

Possibly the most beautiful prop driven airliner ever. Fantastic restoration job - outstanding.

[@robboltwood]

Hearing the qantas connie fly over my house as a kid left a strong memory of bolting out of my house to look up and see what it was.

[@robertwestall3456]

Nothing like a Connie! Spectacular. I had the chance years ago to tour this very aircraft at the Valle airport. Gives me goosebumps to see this plane in the air! Stunning, just stunning!!

[@JohnCharlton-tz4dy]

I walked through this aircraft at Ft Rucker as they readied her to fly out of the VERY SHORT stage field by Yano hall. I was going through ATC school and was honored they allowed me to look through Gen McArthurs aircraft. I was also honored to stand by the fence as we watched them depart…..living history!!

[@stevemehan7276]

What beautiful plane! As a very young child I lived near Tinker AFB & I remember seeing these & flying boxcars flying by

[@billballbuster7186]

This was a fantastic looking aircraft and the restorers have done a really fine job of getting her back in shape. This was in my opinion the best looking of the four engine prop airliners.

[@briansmith2616]

What a beauty!

[@ModelTrainsTV]

Fond memories of my time with the MATS Connie making a TV documentary. The legend gets another chapter. Congratulations to all involved.

[@rollingreene1220]

Steve - This is simply just stunning work - Do miss working with you all - The best time of my aviation life

[@DaveS_WI]

PLEASE return to Oshkosh/AirVenture in 2024! I haven't heard yet if it is...

[@Weyco23]

That is the plan if they can coordinate pilots to also fly Rod’s new Mosquito in also.

[@WeazelJaguar]

So cool, thanks for posting, thanks for restoring, well done!

[@WAL_DC-6B]

I saw this Constellation fly into the EAA convention last year (2023). A beautiful sight and sound! I was able to get a few good closeup shots of it once it was shut down with the sun was just at the right angle too. Thanks for sharing!

[@brentsrx7]

Steve is such a Legend. That Connie is beautiful.

[@fred1barb]

I was at Rucker for OH-6 IP/Gunnery training when the plane first landed at Rucker. It was quite a thrill to see it on final with the Bataan logo on the side. For some reason I've forgotten I wasn't able to get a walk through. I did get another look at it of it from the air at a distance, but without the sound of those big engines, it wasn't the same thrill.

[@richboyd8635]

Saw it at Valle and it was amazing.

[@crookedbird6589]

One of the most beautiful planes ever built.

[@ricardocorbie6803]

Beautiful, one of my favorites!!💜💜

[@DavidBromage]

Now if only you could get this and the Australian Connie in the same place at the same time.

[@mattknightsbridge1671]

they need to talk to HARS, it would a great sight to see them in formation

[@DebOxy]

Stunning, incredible restoration, very much looking forward to its interior refurb. We have a beautiful smaller sister. love from HARS Connie VH-EAG 😍

[@user-yv2sc5qv7x]

Beautiful work, much appreciated! Representative of The most gracefull & elegant of its era

[@TheSkydiverick]

Out of my 8300 skydives, ONE of them was out of a Super Connie at the 1994 World Free Fall Convention in Quincy Illinois. The prop blast as you exit the plane is something I will never forget.

[@jamesnorton8316]

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! She really cleans up well. I flew on a MATS Connie as an Air Force brat, coming home with Dad and family from Rhein-Main Air Base in the 50's. Connie wins the beauty contest hands down. We have a Super Connie in TWA colors, here in Kansas City , MO, but the last I heard, she needs a good engine replacement to get back in the air.🥲🥲🥲

[@neubert500]

What a beautiful aircraft! Glad it was saved!

[@jeffroth1731]

Awesome restoration of just about the best looking plane to ever fly.

[@joseebedard4518]

Simplement un mot WOW, QUE DES PASSIONNÉS POUR AVOIR UN RÉSULTAT COMME CELUI-CI

[@GhostRider50918]

Awesome

[@JamesAllmond]

Dang! Finally, one I have actually seen! Woot! Well done!

[@glencrandall7051]

All I can say is a huge Thank You for saving this airplane.🙂🙂

[@mikemc330]

Great footage.

[@jeffpalmer5502]

Stunning! Well done! 🍻

[@JeffreyWilliams-dr7qe]

Painful and sad to see beautiful aircraft awaiting the restoration that may never come. Delighted this Beautiful bird has been saved. Wish they could get a little TLC. They deserve it! Thanks very much.

[@FroggyFrog9000]

most beautiful airliner ever.

[@ZEDU657]

BEAUTIFUL bird!!!

[@andrewmacdonald4833]

What a magnificent looking aircraft..

[@michaelthomas7178]

I remember EC 121s at Eglin, and Tinker. Always love to hear them massive powerful engines thunder while on power up at take off.

[@robertbowser3599]

Would love to see you bring it to WWII weekend in Reading PA. The 1st weekend in June. Beautiful Connie.

[@jimheckert5383]

Fantastic. Thank you!!🇺🇸🍀🇺🇸

[@nofx4981]

Beautiful!

[@NSResponder]

Yet another Lockheed masterpiece. Great to have it back in the air!

[@clwatts]

This A/C is absolutely the best restoration I have seen in a long time

[@DJAYPAZ]

It is a truly beautiful aircraft.

[@ogr7771]

I actually had a very small part in this. In the early to mid 90's I was a weekend warrior at Chino Planes of Fame and while this was still in Alabama, they sent pieces of the tail skin to be remade and being I was a sheet metal worker they gave them to me. I took them to my shop and during a week I made exact copies of the aluminum pieces, and they were shipped back to Alabama and installed. I still go to Chino Airport and to the museum often (it's only 3 miles away from my house.

[@Paiadakine]

Kudos to Lockheed back in the day to step in and help a bit.

[@delukxy]

"Most Beautiful" What more can you say. Good job boys.

[@thegrinch8161]

She is amazingly beautiful, thank you for sharing her with plebes like me😊

[@WDGFE]

What a beautiful aircraft!

[@glen2825]

That is a beautiful airplane!

[@garryw.robertsmusicandmore2359]

In my opinion, the most beautiful prop airliner ever built.

[@RamSkirata]

wow. this is done so well!

[@crushingvanessa3277]

Very pretty plane.

[@robertgutheridge9672]

Beautiful aircraft graceful classic lines and the or triple rudder is so cool

[@kymvalleygardensdesign5350]

I remember hearing these fly over at night in the mid-sixties, you could hear them approaching for ages then flying overhead and fading away in the distance, a sound that is lost now.

[@4speed3pedals]

I remember seeing and hearing the Constellations flying above my house as I lived approx. 17 miles from BWI when it was known as Friendship Airport. The sound of radial engines was common in those days, now when you hear a round engine, you can really tell something vintage is flying nearby, go out and look.

[@andrewcliffe4753]

OMG what a beautiful liftoff

[@NN-sj9fg]

My first flight was in a Connie - courtesy of the US Army - between Fort Jackson in South Carolina to Fort Sam Houston in Texas.

[@jeffk1482]

Old beauties like that - need to fly until the wings fall off. Gorgeous plane!!!

[@nsha2011]

I flew across the Atlantic on one of these back in the 60s with the USAF! Awesome!!

[@cbroz7492]

..I remember that aircraft at Rucker!! Was there in July - Oct 1975..spent a lot of free time at the display

[@leroycharles9751]

I graduated flight school at Mother Rucker in March of 70 and never in my wildest thoughts think that plane would ever fly again.

[@velchuck]

This is without doubt the most sexy aircraft ever made. The lines and the design are stunning.

[@MrLukla]

Fantastic, what a Beauty😍

[@androidemulator6952]

A beautiful machine !

[@owenbevans6062]

Beautiful aircraft. Wish I had gotten to ride one of these and those big sea planes.