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Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series AA32912 Boeing 707 Diecast Model Dan-Air, London Gatwick Airport, England Limited Edition 1:144 Scale     Length     Width Boeing 707     12.75"     12.25" Following their success with the De Havilland Comet, Dan-Air wanted to expand its services overseas and in 1970 received a permit to fly charters to the USA for an initial period of five years. G-AYSL (construction number 17599) was one the first of two Boeing 707s that Dan-Air bought from Pan American for this purpose and was handed over on 7th January 1971. The aircraft was mainly used on Trans-Atlantic charter flights from Gatwick, but was also used on some of their other densely trafficked inclusive tour routes, particularly around the Mediterranean. G-AYSL was originally built for Pan American World Airways as N721 PA and delivered in October 1959. Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series 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. [See more Corgi Aviation Archive Collector Series products] Boeing 707 Designed as the first American turbine-engined airliner, the 707 was first flown on July 15th, 1954. The aicraft was designed from the start as a commercial airliner and military transport/refuelling platform and various models rolled off the production lines for 25 years. [See more Boeing 707 products]