Dragon Models Dragon Wings 55531
Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation Diecast Model
Qantas Airways, VH-EAD, w/Collector Tin |
| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation | | 3.5" | | 3.75" |
This Qantas L-1049G includes a metal collectors tin to celebrate the history of the Super Constellation! Qantas was founded in the Queensland outback in 1920. Registered originally as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited (QANTAS). In 1954, Qantas began flying Super Constellation aircraft twice weekly from Sydney to San Francisco and Vancouver via Fiji, Canton Island and Hawaii. By 1956 Qantas had a fleet of 34 propeller driven aircraft that carried a record number of passengers to the XVl Olympic Games in Melbourne. On 14 January 1958, two Super Constellations took off from Melbourne to inaugurate a pioneering round the world service. One travelled via India along the Kangaroo Route, while the other flew eastward on the Southern Cross Route via the United States. The Super Constellations circumnavigated the globe in opposite directions, arriving back in Sydney six days later. Before long, eight round the world services were operating weekly. The Connies would later be phased out by the Boeing 707.
Designed as a stretched version of the successful Constellation design, the Super Constellation was first flown on October 13th, 1950. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Dragon Models "Dragon Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft.
Dragon Models "Dragon Wings" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal and plastic construction.
- Fuselage, wings and landing gear proportionally accurate compared to real airliners.
- Main wings to scale with authentic and detailed panel lines engraved.
- Engines based on airline specifications and accurate for each model.
- Authentic markings based on information supplied by each airline.
- Accurately reproduced livery, including registration number, cargo bay panels and other details.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
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