Hobby Master Airliner Series HL1004
Lockheed L-188 Electra Diecast Model
Atlantic Airlines, G-LOFB, 1994 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed L-188 Electra | | 6.25" | | 6" |
The airline was first formed as Atlantique Airways in 1994 as part of the Air Atlantique Group of Companies. They operated a contract and ad hoc cargo service mainly within Europe. In 2001 management performed a buy-in to the trading company and the airline became known as Atlantic Airlines Limited. In 2004 management was able to perform a full buy-out and purchased all the assets including aircraft and all essentials parts and equipment. Atlantic Airlines was based out of Coventry United Kingdom with a hub in Liège Belgium. Atlantic Airlines was under contract with the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency to provide a specially equipped Electra with to perform aerial spraying to combat oil spills at sea. They also specialize in transporting hazardous goods.An announcement that a merger would take place between Atlantic Airlines and West Air Sweden was made public in October 2004. The new airline name would be West Atlantic and their headquarters would be located in Gothenburg, Sweden. The alliance will create one of the largest cargo carriers in Europe and it will continue to use six Lockheed Electra L-188Cs as well as numerous other propeller and jet aircraft.
Designed and built by Lockheed for American Airlines, the L-188 Electra first flew on December 6, 1957. The L-188 was the first turboprop airliner produced in the United States, with standard seating for 66 to 88 passengers. Powered by four Allison 501D-13 turboprops, the aircraft performed nearly as well as contemporary turbojets but cost less to operate. Unfortunately, two fatal accidents quickly eroded faith in the type and led to early cancelation of production. Electras were most infamously flown by the Argentine Navy, who used them to dispose of political prisoners over the Rio de La Plata. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:200 Airliner Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:200 Airliner Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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