Stranded Lockheed Constellation
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From: london
Stranded Lockheed Constellation
Flying along the French coast southerly years ago - came by the unusual sight of a Lockheed Constellation parked close to the coast - no airport or runways - static site - Possibly beyond Le Touquet
and Boulogne. Any one know if still there and what purpose then/now
served ?
and Boulogne. Any one know if still there and what purpose then/now
served ?
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From: Wet Coast
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From: EGTT
That would have been F-BGNF L1049G c/n 4515 at Berck-Sur-Mer near Le Touquet.
Was located at an amusement park called "Bagatelle" from 1968-76.
Moved to Marquise 76 until 84 when scrapped.
40612
just a pile of discarded beer cans now.
Was located at an amusement park called "Bagatelle" from 1968-76.
Moved to Marquise 76 until 84 when scrapped.
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just a pile of discarded beer cans now.
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From: Chedburgh, Bury St.Edmunds
The Le Bourget Constellation I referred to is F-ZVMV, Which served with Air France from 1945 to 1960. It is to be restored fully [whether or not airworthy -I may have been misled] and repainted in the colours that it flew with Air France, and will have the registration F-BAZR. Been stored at Le Bourget since 1975. See page 3 of current 'Flypast' Magazine.
