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| | Code: IF-IF930BD0626 
Price: $114.95
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| Inflight IF930BD0626
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 Diecast Model
British Midland, G-BMAM | |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 | | 7.25" | | 5.5" |
Douglas DC-9-32, serial number 47468, line number 611, operated by British Midland Airways as G-BMAM and named "The Cullinan Diamond." Built in 1970, the aircraft had already accumulated an international career before joining British Midland in January 1984, having carried registrations including 5Y-ALR, HB-IKC and I-SARZ. British Midland used G-BMAM extensively on its growing British and European network, including services from Heathrow. The aircraft became part of BMA's well-known "Diamond Service" era and remained with the airline until 1995. It subsequently became ZS-NRB, continuing its career in South Africa after more than a decade of British Midland service. Designed as a short-range twin-jet transport, the DC-9 was first flown on February 25th, 1965. Since shorter routes frequently required operation from small airports, the design focused on short-field performance. The most significant decision was to move the engines from under the wings to the tail, enabling the use of full-span flaps, reducing the possibility of foreign-object ingestion and lowering ground clearance for easier servicing at small terminals. The DC-9 spawned many variants leading to the MD-80, MD-90 and Boeing 717. In total, almost 2,500 aircraft were built over a period of more than 40 years. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc. The Inflight 200 range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military transport aircraft. Inflight 200 diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended metal landing gear with rolling rubber tires.
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