Lockheed Connie Bataan Returns to AirVenture

It is one of the last Constellations flying.

Meg Godlewski

Friday, April 04, 2025 at 12:49 PM ET

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Ryan Ewing

The Bataan in flight [Courtesy: EAA]

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The rare, airworthy Lockheed Constellation *Bataan* (C-121A model), maintained by the Air Legends Foundation, is returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh from July 21-27.
Known as "the Connie," this aircraft model was originally developed in the 1930s, served as a military transport during WWII, and became a luxurious post-war civilian airliner with its advanced pressurized cabin.
The specific *Bataan* aircraft has a distinguished history, serving in the Berlin Airlift, as General Douglas MacArthur's personal transport during the Korean War, and later supporting NASA's Apollo program before its comprehensive restoration.

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The Lockheed Constellation Bataan is slated to return to Oshkosh this summer as part of EAA AirVenture. The aircraft, a C-121A model, is part of the Rod Lewis collection and is owned and maintained by the Air Legends Foundation of San Antonio, Texas.

Bataan is one of the last airworthy models in existence. It will be on display on Boeing Plaza at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) during the annual fly-in convention from July 21-27.