Hobby Master Airliner Series HL2002
Douglas C-54 Skymaster Diecast Model
Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation, "Spirit of Freedom", 2009 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Douglas C-54 Skymaster | | 5.75" | | 7" |
The Spirit of Freedom is a preserved Douglas C54E/R5D owned by the Berlin Airlift Historical Foundation that actually took part in the famed Berlin Airlift. The aircraft has been painted to represent the 48th Troop Carrier Squadron that was one of many that took part in the action. The Foundation purchased the Douglas C-54E on Dec. 22, 1992 and began the restoration. As part of the project the interior was made into a flying museum and memorial dedicated to the Berlin Airlift. The aircraft can be seen at many air shows.
Designed to meet a United Airlines requirement for a long-range passenger airliner, the Douglas DC-4 was first flown on June 7, 1938. The prototype was a very ambitious four-engined, pressurized aircraft that was three times the size of its predecessor, the DC-3-a design that proved far too expensive and difficult for civilian airlines to maintain. Douglas revised the design, but by the time it was complete WWII was well underway and development of the aircraft was channeled to the US military. Post-war, the DC-4 became a popular and reliable airliner with major carriers such as National and Northwest Airlines. © Copyright 2003-2026 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:200 Airliner Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian aircraft.
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.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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