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Lockheed C-130 Hercules Mahogany Wood Aircraft wooden model (small)
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Product Description
The Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation "Connie" is an American aircraft, a member of the Lockheed Constellation aircraft line. The Constellation family was propeller-driven airliners built by Lockheed between 1943 and 1958. A total of 856 aircraft were produced in numerous models, all distinguished by a triple-tail design and dolphin-shaped fuselage. The L-1049 was Lockheed's response to the successful Douglas DC-6 airliner, first flying in 1950. The aircraft was also produced for both the United States Navy and Air Force as transport and AWACS aircraft. This specific model is painted in the TWA paint scheme. Eastern Airlines was a major United States airline that existed from 1926 to 1991.
WINGSPAN: 20.5 INCHES
LENGTH: 19 .5 INCHES
SCALE: 1/72
- Hand-carved to the exact specifications of the plane's actual blueprint
- Hand-painted body with accurate and detailed markings
- Painted in the same color scheme used on the original aircraft
- Wood model aircraft designed for discerning aircraft enthusiasts
- Free shipping within Continental US
Our master craftsmen hand-painted it with careful attention to details. This handsome airplane model makes for an excellent conversation piece that can turn even the most discerning individuals into admirers. With its precisely chiseled form and hand-painted colors, your thirst for completing your collection will surely be gratified.
This handcrafted model is painted in the same paint scheme as the original and is painstakingly built from Philippine mahogany by our skilled craftsmen. Perfect as a gift for any aviation enthusiast and history buff!
L-1049 Super Constellation
The Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation is an American aircraft, a member of the Lockheed Constellation aircraft line. The L-1049 was Lockheed's response to the successful Douglas DC-6 airliner, first flying in 1950. The aircraft was also produced for both the United States Navy and Air Force as transport, electronics, and airborne early warning and control aircraft.
Operational history - The first L-1049 production flew on July 14, 1951 and received its certification in November 1951. The Wright R-3350 TurboCompound and its versions were not available for civilian use, leaving Lockheed to use a less powerful version. The aircraft service introduced with Eastern Air Lines in December 1951 flying from Miami to New York. Eastern would later operate the L-1049C and L-1049G. TWA started flying L-1049 in 1952; L-1049G TWA transatlantic flights began in 1955. In 1956 an L-1049 Super Constellation collided with a TWA DC-7 Douglas United Airlines killing all aboard both planes
The perfect gift for any aviation enthusiast, history buff, military personnel, or collector.
This line of aircraft replicas features the largest selection of military, commercial, general aviation and spacecraft from the beginning of aviation to the present
Additional Information
| SKU | MC_MCL1049SCTWAW |
|---|---|
| Product length | 19.5 |
| Product Width | 21 |
| Product height | 16 |
| Size | No |
| Color | White |
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