VH-EAC (1)   Lockheed L-749-49 Constellation                          (c/n  749-2572)

                                  

                                         The above rare shot of VH-EAC in original livery is from the Bob Fripp collection (via Geoff
                                         Goodall).        The name 'Harry Hawker' can be discerned on the nose on the original print. 
                                         The image below is from the CAHS archives, whilst the photo following that is from the Peter
                                         J. Marson collection via Ron Cuskelly.  VH-EAC was one of the four original Constellations
                                         purchased by Qantas in 1947.  Originally delivered with all metal finish, the white tops were
                                         added in 1951.  It was sold to Aerovias Guest as XA-LIO in 1955.