Lockheed VC-121A “MacArthur Bataan” to Join SUN ’n FUN

The SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo will once again host hundreds of historic aircraft during its week-long gathering in Lakeland, Florida, from April 14–19, 2026. Among the highlights on display, both in the air and on the ground, will be a rare example of one of the most iconic four-engine transports of the 20th century—the Lockheed VC-121A “MacArthur Bataan.” Built in 1948, the aircraft is one of only two airworthy examples of its type remaining in the world and is set to return to SUN ’n FUN following its debut appearance at the event in 2024.

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