After purchasing the dilapidated Connie N8083H (she was missing a nose!) in early 2018, MCR/MORSE Development partnered with Atlantic Models/Gogo Aviation to restore her to her original condition. The painstaking work — which included tracking down authentic parts, installing flooring and windows, and outfitting the cockpit with controls — was completed at Maine’s Auburn-Lewiston Airport. Click to see Connie in all her glory!
The finishing touch: painting her exterior (again) with authentic 1950s TWA livery. Watch her metamorphosis!
From beat-up to beautiful: In six short months, the team turned back time for our 60-year-old Connie. Click to see the comparisons.
The 1958 Lockheed Constellation airplane has a glamorous past.
See photos and video of the plane’s journey to JFK.
Lights, camera, airplane! Flip through photos of her trip.
