AeroClassics 1:400 Series ACRVV18317A
Lockheed L-188 Electra Diecast Model
Reeve Aleutian, N1968R | |
| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed L-188 Electra | | 3.25" | | 3" |
Lockheed L-188C Electra, registered N1968R, serial number 2007, was originally delivered to Qantas in 1959 as VH-ECC before later passing through Air New Zealand and California Airmotive Corporation en route to Reeve Aleutian Airways, the small Alaska carrier serving the remote Aleutian Islands chain. On June 8, 1983, while operating as Flight 8, the aircraft suffered a propeller separation that struck the fuselage and damaged flight controls, but the crew safely landed at Anchorage with no injuries among the 15 occupants. The aircraft continued flying for decades afterward, eventually serving with Air Spray as an aerial firefighting tanker.
Please note: An optional display stand is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".
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 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The AeroClassics "1:400" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:400 scale. AeroClassics models are produced in extremely limited quantities, making them highly desirable to collectors.
AeroClassics 1:400 diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction, including wings and tail surfaces.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended metal landing gear.
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