Hobby Master Airliner Series HL1103
Fokker F27-100 Friendship Diecast Model
West Coast Airlines, N2703, 1958 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Fokker F27-100 Friendship | | 4.5" | | 5.75" |
Fokker F-27 N2703 was c/n 6 and was delivered to West Coast Airlines on August 8, 1958 assigned fleet number 703. WCA had a total of 31 aircraft with 14 being F-27. WCA was the first operator of this type of aircraft. On January 17, 1963 a crew of 3 were on a training flight when the aircraft crashed into Great Salt Lake, Utah killing all on board. The crash investigators determined the cause was due to the crew’s lack of vigilance during descent resulting in impacting in the lake.
Designed as a pressurized, turboprop medium-range airliner, the F27 was first flown on November 24th, 1955. © 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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