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| | Code: CG-AA30007
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Price: $49.99
 | | | Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA30007
Douglas DC-3 Diecast Model
South African Airways
Limited Edition | 1:144 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Douglas DC-3 | | 5.25" | | 8" |
First flown in 1943 from Santa Monica, California, ZS-BXF (c/n 12107) was one of nearly eleven thousand Douglas DC-3s built. South African Airways first put the type into service in 1946 and a total of eight were used all over South Africa until 1970, when SAA became an all-turbine fleet. This DC-3 was originally delivered to the RAF as a military C-47 in November 1943 as FZ572. It was transferred to the South African Air Force in January 1944 and was civilianised for South African Airways and joined SAA in August 1948, named "Klapperkop". After retirement from SAA in 1970, it reverted to further service with the South African Air Force, before being refurbished for use by the South African Airways Historic Flight.
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 quickly became a popular, widely publicized aircraft, carrying 90 percent of the world's commercial air traffic. A variety of engines were fitted to the DC-3, starting with the Wright R-1820 Cyclone. Later aircraft used the Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp Radial, which offered higher-altitude and single engine performance. For both airline and military use, the DC-3 proved to be tough, flexible, and easy to operate. © Copyright 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Corgi "Aviation Archive" presents highly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. The vast Aviation Archive range has become the standard by which all other diecast airplane ranges are judged. Each Corgi model is based on a specific aircraft from an important historical or modern era of flight, and has been authentically detailed from original documents and archival library material. Famous airplanes and aviators from both military and commercial airline aviation are all honored. Corgi "Aviation Archive" 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.
- Optional extended/retracted landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Poseable presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Many limited editions with numbered certificate of authenticity.
- Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Selected interchangeable features such as airbrakes, opened canopies and access panels.
- Selected moving parts such as gun turrets, control surfaces and swing-wings.
© Copyright 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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