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TWA Connie PHX-LAX part 1


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Today I thought I would take a flight in a TWA Connie from PHX-LAX on an actual route. Kenny

 

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Taxing leaving Gate PHX

 

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Taxing to RWY 25R

 

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Passenger view of wing going down runway

 

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Outside view climbing out

 

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Aft picture on climb out

 

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Outside view approaching Colorado River AZ side

 

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Outside view skyward

 

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Outside view closeup

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Thanks to all the responding simmers. I saw the peer had put out a Connie screen shot his first time bac. So I thought I would dust off my TWA Connie & take a somewhat long flight. Never have I done that before. As for Rupert, I googled TWA routes (see image)and found this one, so I loaded up the passengers & took-off. Kenny

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Thanks Adam, that must have been a great plane to be a passenger in back then. I am glad it gave great memories. Kenny

 

Hey Kenny,

 

My one Connie flight in the '60s was awful. It wasn't the plane's fault. They crammed in so many seats you'd think today's airliner seats were huge in comparison. Then they loaded a bunch of Marines and Sailors deploying to Vietnam up at Travis AFB and flew us non-stop on a from California to Honolulu! Complete with bag lunch meals. :eek::eek: When I made the last leg into Da Nang in a C-130, despite the added noise, I thought it was luxurious in comparison!

Being an old chopper guy I usually fly low and slow.
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