AeroClassics 1:400 Series AC411287
Douglas DC-8-54F Diecast Model
Air Zaire Cargo, 9Q-CLV | Limited Edition
125
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:400 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Douglas DC-8-54F | | 4.5" | | 4.25" |
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-54F, registered 9Q-CLV, flew for Air Zaire Cargo as part of the carrier's fleet of freighter-configured DC-8s supporting cargo operations connecting Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) to international logistics markets. Air Zaire struggled financially through the 1990s, with its fleet dwindling to just a handful of aircraft before the airline's collapse in June 1995 under massive debts, a decline that mirrored the broader economic and political turmoil affecting Zaire under President Mobutu Sese Seko's final years in power before his 1997 ouster.
Please note: An optional display stand is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".
Designed to compete with the Boeing 707, the DC-8 was first flown on May 30th, 1958. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The AeroClassics "1:400" range presents higly-detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft in 1:400 scale. AeroClassics models are produced in extremely limited quantities, making them highly desirable to collectors.
AeroClassics 1:400 diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction, including wings and tail surfaces.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended metal landing gear.
© Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
