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What's The Latest With Elvis Presley's Private Jet That A YouTuber Is Turning Into An RV?

What's The Latest With Elvis Presley's Private Jet That A YouTuber Is Turning Into An RV?

After spending nearly a quarter of a million on the jet, Jimmys World is turning it into an innovative on-road vehicle.

Nicole Kylie 2 years ago
53 Years Since Its First Flight: 5 Fun Facts About The Lockheed L-1011 'TriStar'

53 Years Since Its First Flight: 5 Fun Facts About The Lockheed L-1011 'TriStar'

From technological innovations to unique roles today, 53 years post-debut.

Vincenzo Claudio Piscopo 2 years ago
Lockheed X-24C: The Hypersonic Scramjet Plane That Never Was

Lockheed X-24C: The Hypersonic Scramjet Plane That Never Was

The X-24C had a lot of promise but would ultimately be canceled by budget cuts.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
How Many Lockheed L-188 Electras Are Still Flying?

How Many Lockheed L-188 Electras Are Still Flying?

There are currently 13 active L-188 Electras, operating a variety of freight and firefighting services across Canada and...

Steven Walker 2 years ago
Dragon Lady: Everything You Need To Know About The Lockheed U-2 Spy Plane

Dragon Lady: Everything You Need To Know About The Lockheed U-2 Spy Plane

The U-2 is one of the most challenging aircraft in the world to fly.

Vyte Klisauskaite 2 years ago
Not Many Left: The World's Remaining Active Lockheed L-188 'Electra' Aircraft

Not Many Left: The World's Remaining Active Lockheed L-188 'Electra' Aircraft

Between 1957 and 1961, Lockheed built 170 L-188 Electras.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
What Was The World's First Private Jet?

What Was The World's First Private Jet?

Lockheed launched an early private quadjet, but Learjet popularized the private jet.

Justin Hayward 3 years ago
Lockheed C-121A Constellation 'Bataan' Makes An Appearance At EAA AirVenture 2023

Lockheed C-121A Constellation 'Bataan' Makes An Appearance At EAA AirVenture 2023

During the Korean War, this plane was used as the transport of General Douglas MacArthur.

Daniel Martínez Garbuno 3 years ago
Bar Aviation Airlifts 18 Rhinos From South Africa To Congo On A Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules

Bar Aviation Airlifts 18 Rhinos From South Africa To Congo On A Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules

The rhinos were headed toward their new home at Garamba National Park.

Charlotte Seet 3 years ago
The RAF Retires Its Hercules Aircraft With A UK-Wide Farewell Tour

The RAF Retires Its Hercules Aircraft With A UK-Wide Farewell Tour

After 56 years of sterling service, the last remaining RAF Hercules are being retired.

Luke Peters 3 years ago
5 Interesting Things About The Lockheed L-1011

5 Interesting Things About The Lockheed L-1011

There was plenty to shout about with the legend.

Sumit Singh 3 years ago
Throwback: The Bribery Scandal Concerning Japan & The Lockheed TriStar

Throwback: The Bribery Scandal Concerning Japan & The Lockheed TriStar

The incredible story of how ANA signed a contract for 21 L-1011s.

Justin Surette 3 years ago
Transatlantic Regular: The Story Of The Lockheed L-749 Constellation

Transatlantic Regular: The Story Of The Lockheed L-749 Constellation

The Lockheed L-749 Constellation became a transatlantic workhorse for many airlines.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
How Did Lockheed's L-1049 'Super Constellation' Differ From Its Standard Constellation Airliners?

How Did Lockheed's L-1049 'Super Constellation' Differ From Its Standard Constellation Airliners?

The Super Constellation was the world's first pressurized airliner.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
Elvis Presley's Lockheed JetStar Will Go Up For Auction In January

Elvis Presley's Lockheed JetStar Will Go Up For Auction In January

After sitting in an aircraft boneyard in New Mexico for 35 years, the airplane is looking for a new owner.

Aaron Bailey 3 years ago
What Happened To Elvis Presley's Convair 880 Lisa Marie & Lockheed JetStar Hound Dog II?

What Happened To Elvis Presley's Convair 880 Lisa Marie & Lockheed JetStar Hound Dog II?

A look at two of the legend's means of private air transportation.

Sumit Singh 3 years ago
The Incredible Survival Story Of Juliane Koepcke And LANSA Flight 508

The Incredible Survival Story Of Juliane Koepcke And LANSA Flight 508

The crash took place in 1971 on Christmas Eve.

Jake Hardiman 3 years ago
Kittens Born Inside Historic Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star Cockpit

Kittens Born Inside Historic Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star Cockpit

The litter is currently in the process of being vaccinated, neutered, and adopted.

Daniel Martínez Garbuno 3 years ago
23 Years Ago Today The Record-Breaking Lockheed SR-71 'Blackbird' Made Its Final Flight

23 Years Ago Today The Record-Breaking Lockheed SR-71 'Blackbird' Made Its Final Flight

The aircraft had a maximum speed of Mach 3.32.

Sumit Singh 3 years ago
On This Day In 1945 National Airlines Flight 16 Crashed In Florida

On This Day In 1945 National Airlines Flight 16 Crashed In Florida

The story of how a pilot's unfamiliarity with a plane and a lack of understanding caused the crash of National Airlines ...

Mark Finlay 3 years ago