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Douglas DC-8-62 1/200 Scale Diecast Model Pan Am, Named “Clipper Golden Light”, N1803 Brand: Inflight200 SKU: IF862PA0922P
AUD $189.00
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Douglas DC-8-62 1/200 Scale Diecast Model, Pan Am, N1803 – IF862PA0922P
Length | 24.0 cm | 9.4 in | Approx |
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Wingspan | 22.6 cm | 8.9 in | Approx |
Diecast model features:
- Constructed with metal and plastic components
- Undercarriage fix extended
- Display stand included.
Inflight200 IF862PA0922P
Inflight200 IF862PA0922P replicates in 1/200 scale diecast the DC-8-62 (62; long-range series) registration N1803 named “Clipper Golden Light” in Pan Am livery leased from Braniff circa 1970.
Pan Am
Pan American World Airways, commonly known as Pan Am, was a prominent American international airline. Founded on March 14, 1927, by Carl A. Spaatz, Air Corps Majors Henry H. “Hap” Arnold and John H. Jouett. The airline used “Clipper” in all aircraft names and call signs. In June 1947, Pan Am became the first airline to provide scheduled around-the-world flights. Declare bankrupt, it ceased operations on December 4, 1991, with Delta Air Lines purchasing profitable assets.
Douglas DC-8
The Douglas DC-8 is an American four-engine mid to long-range narrow-body monoplane jet airliner. It first flew on May 30, 1958, entering service on September 18, 1959, with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. On August 21, 1961, a Douglas DC-8 became the first commercial aircraft to break the sound barrier while in a controlled dive.
Early models used the same airframe and differed only in engines and capability. The Super 60 series, stretched developments, first flew on March 14 1966. The Super 63 was the final production variant, with the last airframe delivered in May 1972. The Super 70s are Super 60s re-engined with CFM56 high bypass turbofans and first flew in August 1981. Production of the DC-8 ended in 1972 with 556 airframes completed. Douglas and McDonnell Aircraft Corporation merged in 1967 to form McDonnell Douglas.
The flight crew consists of two pilots and a flight engineer, and the passenger cabin seats 117 to 259 six-abreast depending on the variant. The DC-8-50 series uses four Pratt & Whitney JT3D low-bypass turbofan engines, pylon mounted, two under each wing.
Douglas DC-8-62 1/200 Scale Diecast Model Pan Am, Named “Clipper Golden Light”, N1803 Brand: Inflight200 SKU: IF862PA0922P
AUD $189.00
In stock