> Henry, take note. A "Connie" is a Royal Enfield Super > Constellation....that > was the original Connie, but before your time!! That was probably before > the Japanese were really on the scene! > Regards, > Rob Chapman (originally a Pom, and brought up with Pommy bikes!)
First off, Rob, what's a "Pom"? Secondly, the Super Constellation was also an airliner built by Lockheed--according to the website (below) construction started in the late 30s, and it went into civilian service in the mid 40s (after the war). What set it apart was it's triple tail. I remember my dad flew on them in the late 50s and 60s when he was on business. I can still remember them at National Airport in DC (now mistakenly called Ronald Reagan Airport) with their long landing gear and that very unique tail. Check it out: http://www.worldaircorps.com/airplanes/am589.html Regards, Henry S. Winokur 94 GTS1000, R1100RT-P, AMA, MRF, Nationally Certified Riding Instructor Columbia, MD Ride for Kids Task Force West Bethesda, MD USA
