Lockheed Super Constellation "Great Planes"
If you ever have seen one, or remember them, the Constellation was probably the most beautiful plane ever, and I was amazed at how much of todays technology was initially tested on them. There are still a few around but not many.
https://youtu.be/g37s7vVFy1A
https://youtu.be/g37s7vVFy1A
http://www.conniesurvivors.com/
and they list the still flying ones. This is probably the one you saw:
VH-EAG – C-121C – Restored in Tucson, AZ by the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society from 1992 to 1995 and flown to Australia in February 1996. Aircraft currently airworthy and an active participant in the Australian airshow circuit. Here's a video that catches her in action.
Additional aircraft information
http://www.conniesurvivors.com/VH-EAG.ht...
There's a Super Connie on static display (in Lufthansa livery) at Fantasy of Flight in Polk City, Florida. If you're in the area, check it out! It's very much worth the time if you're any kind of aviation buff.