John Travolta bought a Zeppelin

Didn't he also by an Connie at one point with the idea of
starting an airline with it?

There was a derelict connie that sat for quite a while at
Camarillo airport (CA) some years ago. One engine was laying
on the ground when I saw it. I was told that Travolta had
owned it. Evidently he changed his mind about restoring it.

It was likely the same plane that was later restored to
flying condition and offered for rides and charters. It was known as
the "Camarillo Connie". I did a walk through at
an airshow once. The last I heard it was for sale.

David Johnson

wrote in message oups.com...
Didn't he also by an Connie at one point with the idea of
starting an airline with it?

There was a derelict connie that sat for quite a while at
Camarillo airport (CA) some years ago. One engine was laying
on the ground when I saw it. I was told that Travolta had
owned it. Evidently he changed his mind about restoring it.

It was likely the same plane that was later restored to
flying condition and offered for rides and charters. It was known as
the "Camarillo Connie". I did a walk through at
an airshow once. The last I heard it was for sale.

David Johnson


There is still a Connie at Camarillo, but I do seem to remember there being two there a while back...

There is still a Connie at Camarillo, but I do seem to remember there
being two there a while back...

It appears that the Connie Travolta owned was later restored by others
and painted in MATS livery
(as used by the Air Force for personnel transport). I have seen it on
the airshow circuit.

For the last word on what became of many Constellations check out
www.conniesurvivors.com.
There is a related page that has more detail and photos - but there
seems to be no link from
the one above: http://www.conniesurvivors.com/1-con...n_survivor.htm.
If you are into Connies, you will love this website.

David Johnson

the one above: http://www.conniesurvivors.com/1-con...n_survivor.htm.
If you are into Connies, you will love this website.

David Johnson


Yes, I am.
Thanks for sharing Dave. :-)

Marty