Lockheed Constellation: A Record Breaking Airliner

Originally crafted for Howard Hughes and TWA, the Lockheed Constellation became an iconic aircraft, symbolizing the golden age of aviation worldwide.

It was to be created for one man and one airline but became one of the best and most elegant aircraft ever to grace the skies.

Howard Hughes was one of the wealthiest people in the world. He bought control in TWA, the huge American airline, and wanted to make it special. He wanted an aircraft that would give TWA the edge and begin the country’s ...