Hobby Master Airliner Series HL1008
Lockheed L-188 Electra Diecast Model
Braniff International Airways, N9701C, 1959 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed L-188 Electra | | 6.25" | | 6" |
In 1928 the Braniff brothers started a small airline that was bought out but they started Braniff Airways in 1930. The company lasted until 1982 when it was financially forced to close. Braniff was the first U.S. air carrier to fly between north and South America. This is when "International " was added to the company name. Another first was the fact that Braniff was the first airline to offer "Hostess" service to tend to the passengers comfort. Over the years Braniff flew numerous aircraft with one being the Lockheed L-188 Electra. They promoted the aircraft as a Prop-Jet and used its speed and comforts as large selling features. Braniff purchased 9 L-188A aircraft configured for 75 passengers plus a six-place lounge and five crew members. The 9 Electras had tail numbers N9701C – N9709C. The first aircraft to be delivered was N9701C and it arrived on April 29, 1958 and began regular scheduled service on June 15, 1959. After many years with Braniff N9701C was sold and over the years owned by 4 or 5 other companies. The last owner was Air Spray in Canada and in July 2003 it was destroyed while fighting a forest fire.
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 2003-2025 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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