Hobby Master Airliner Series HL9002
Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation Diecast Model
Deutsche Lufthansa AG, D-ALOF, 1956 |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation | | 7" | | 7.5" |
Between March 1955 and August 1956 Lufthansa took delivery of eight L-1049G Constellations. D-ALOF was c/n 4642 and flew for Lufthansa from July 25, 1956 until October 6, 1967. On December 8, 1967 the aircraft was sold to the North American Aircraft Trading Corp. as 5T-TAG. On July 1, 1968 the aircraft was on approach during a storm to the Uli Airstrip in Nigeria when it landed short. The crash killed the 3 occupants and destroyed 10.5 tons of International Red Cross medical supplies destined for Biafra.
Designed as a stretched version of the successful Constellation design, the Super Constellation was first flown on October 13th, 1950. © Copyright 2003-2025 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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