Sunday, January 31

Constellation Connie

With a triple tail fin and a dophin shaped fuselage, the Constellation Connie is one of the most distinctive Lockheed design in the last century.

The civilian airliner had a military air transport variant known as the C-69, as well as an airborne early warning variant known as the EC-121 Warning Star.

A note of interest is that the Constellation initially proved prone to engine failures (due to her Wright R3350s engines), and thus earned the nickname "World's Finest Trimotor" in some circles.

Also, this was dramatized in the motion picture The Aviator (2004) during the scene where Howard Hughes (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) surveys numerous grounded TWA Constellations.

More updates on the Connie to come, as I learn more...!
Posted by 中国之星 at 3:58 AM

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Daily Chess Puzzle: Figure it Find it Finish it

Chess puzzles are a little like golf. You take a look at the positions, understand the "wind" and "terrain" and "slope" a little... and calculate your approach, choose your wood, aim and you tee off! These are fun, convenient, and progressively ranked according to difficulty. Try today's puzzles today! The EASY puzzle can be solved even by people who do not really play chess. The MEDIUM one is a test for beginners and can be interesting even for intermediate players. And if you can solve the HARD one, you are better than me! Enjoy. Graciously provided by www.shredderchess.com :)