C-121 Lockheed Constellation
This aircraft you see here was nicknamed “Pegasus” and is a C-121 Lockheed Constellation. It was found in Pegasus Field, South Antarctica, and if the photographer stayed away for a couple more years, we can tell him/her that this plane would have been an abandoned machine that no one knows about. Here’s a fun fact you may love: A Lockheed Constellation was initially used as Eisenhower’s presidential aircraft and was nicknamed “Columbine II.” Also, it was used as the first machine to transport the Air Force One call sign. It was designed and built at Burbank, California, and was a C-121A. It only did one year in service.
C121 Lockheed Constellation
C-46 Commando
If all the aircraft left abandoned where to look as good as this C-46 Commando, it would be a good move and a fascinating feat. This one may have been taken off duty, but that doesn’t mean it has gone completely unnoticed. Interestingly, they turned it into an art attraction and is located in Churchill, Canada. It was used mostly in the 1940s as a military transport/cargo. To add to the standout features it possessed, the C-46 Commando was the first military fleet to have pressurized cabins, an admired amenity back in the days. This fleet is still used in some areas, such as in the Arctic, and even though abandoned, it is still a good one to see.
C 46 Commando
