Every time I hear folks commenting on the beauty of the Connie, I find it hard not to point out an interesting detail about this majestic airframe. When viewing the side profile, the shape of the fuselage gives way to a distinct “airfoil,” that according to my aviation school instructor and my dad (A&P 33 years at Eastern, 1947-80), was purposely in the design for augmented lift.
Norm Faith Jr.
(KELD)