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| | Code: CG-AA30014
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Status: In Stock
Price: $39.99
 | | | Corgi Aviation Archive Legends Series AA30014
Douglas DC-3 Diecast Model
Air Atlantique, Conventry, England, 2005| 1:144 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Douglas DC-3 | | 5.25" | | 8" |
Air Atlantique's passenger and freight C-47, G-AMRA was built in 1944 and joined the USAF as 43-49474. She was transferred to the RAF on lend-lease and used in the Berlin Airlift. She later flew with many airlines until joining Air Atlantique in 1981. G-AMRA has spent her life with Air Atlantique transporting all manner of different loads such as fresh fish, mail, car spares, oil rig equipment, aircraft engines and is configured once a year to drop one million poppies over the Remembrance Day commemorations at Coventry.
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 "Legends" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military and civilian aircraft. Corgi "Legends" 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 landing gear with rotating wheels.
- Presention stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed pilot and crew member figures.
- Authentic ordnance loads complete with placards.
© Copyright 2003-2009 The Flying Mule, Inc.
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