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The Hangar Aug 6, 2026

The Lockheed Constellation, the Triple-Tailed Connie That Howard Hughes Ordered in Secret and Kelly Johnson Shaped Into the Most Beautiful Airliner That Ever Flew

The story of the Lockheed Constellation, the triple-tailed airliner Howard Hughes ordered in secret and Kelly Johnson shaped into a legend.

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The Hangar Jul 30, 2026

The Lockheed Constellation, Howard Hughes's Triple-Tail Queen of the Skies and the Airplane That Made the Whole Country Feel Small

The Lockheed Constellation was Howard Hughes's triple-tail airliner that shrank America and the Atlantic before jets ended its reign.

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The Hangar Jul 2, 2026

The Lockheed Constellation - The Most Beautiful Airliner Ever Built

The Lockheed Constellation revolutionized transatlantic travel with its pressurized cabin, 300+ mph cruise speed, and unmistakable triple-tail silhouette - and a design story that's as compelling as the aircraft itself.

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