Hobby Master Airliner Series HL1004
Lockheed L-188 Electra Diecast Model
Atlantic Airlines

1:200 Scale		Length		Width
Lockheed L-188 Electra		6.25"		6"

The airline was first formed as Atlantique Airways in 1994 as part of the Air Atlantique Group of Companies. They operated a contract and ad hoc cargo service mainly within Europe. In 2001 management performed a buy-in to the trading company and the airline became known as Atlantic Airlines Limited. In 2004 management was able to perform a full buy-out and purchased all the assets including aircraft and all essentials parts and equipment. Atlantic Airlines was based out of Coventry United Kingdom with a hub in Liège Belgium. Atlantic Airlines was under contract with the UK Maritime Coastguard Agency to provide a specially equipped Electra with to perform aerial spraying to combat oil spills at sea. They also specialize in transporting hazardous goods.An announcement that a merger would take place between Atlantic Airlines and West Air Sweden was made public in October 2004. The new airline name would be West Atlantic and their headquarters would be located in Gothenburg, Sweden. The alliance will create one of the largest cargo carriers in Europe and it will continue to use six Lockheed Electra L-188Cs as well as numerous other propeller and jet aircraft.

Lockheed L-188 Electra

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Hobby Master Airliner Series

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.
• Optional extended/retracted landing gear.
• Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
• Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.