Hobby Master Airliner Series HL1306
Douglas C-47 Skytrain Diecast Model
Australian National Airways, VH-INC, 1950s | |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Douglas C-47 Skytrain | | 3.75" | | 5.75" |
Douglas C-47A-1-DK was delivered to the USAAF on the 9th of November 1943 with the serial 42-92264 and supplied to the RAAF in January 1944 as A65-28 VHCUA with the No. 35 Squadron and No. 33 Squadron in 1945. In August 1947 the aircraft was sold to Australian National Airways Pty Ltd and entered service as VH-INC the next month. In 1957 it was acquired by Ansett-ANA then in 1961 Airlines of N.S.W., occasionally used by Queensland Airlines. It was withdrawn from service in 1966 and scrapped in 1969.
Designed to meet an American Airlines requirement for an enlarged version of the DC-2, the DC-3 was first flown on December 17th, 1935. Capable of carrying 24 passengers at a cruising speed of 180 mph, the DC-3's speed and long range revolutionized commercial air travel in the 1930s and 40s, when it carried 90 percent of the world's air travelers. Early DC-3s used Wright R-1820 Cyclone engines, but Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp Radials were fitted to later versions; these engines had better single engine performance and allowed the DC-3 to fly at higher altitudes. © 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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