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| | Code: JC-XX20208 
Price: $152.95
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| JC Wings 1:200 Series XX20208
Boeing 767-200 Diecast Model
Air Canada, C-GAUN Gimli Glider, July 23rd 1983, w/Stand | |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Boeing 767-200 | | 9.5" | | 9.25" |
The Gimli Glider was an Air Canada Boeing 767 that ran out of fuel mid-flight on July 23, 1983, due to a metric conversion error. Pilots Captain Bob Pearson and First Officer Maurice Quintal skillfully glided the aircraft to a safe landing at an abandoned airstrip in Gimli, Manitoba. Unknown to the crew, the airstrip had been repurposed as a drag racing track, creating additional hazards. Despite the lack of engine power, Pearson’s gliding expertise helped avoid disaster. All 69 people onboard survived. The incident became a legendary example of airmanship and is studied in aviation history. Designed as a wide-bodied, twin-engined airliner to fill the niche between the narrow-bodied 707 and wide-bodied 747, the 767 was first flown on September 26th, 1981. Developed in tandem with the narrow-bodied 757 twinjet, both aircraft share a common digital cockpit layout and are operated by a two man flight crew. Thanks to a proven reliability track-record, the 767 is approved for extended twin engine operations (ETOPS) making it a popular choice for airlines flying transatlantic routes. With more than 1000 aircraft produced, the 767 is the second most prolific wide-bodied airliner after the 747. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc. The JC Wings "1:200" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:200 scale. JC Wings diecast airplanes feature: - Diecast metal construction, including wings and tail surfaces.
- 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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