Description: Hobby Master Airliner Series HL1308 Douglas DC-3 Diecast Model Cathay Pacific, VR-HDB Betsy, 1980sLimited Edition 1:200 Scale Length WidthDouglas DC-3 3.75" 5.75" Planned as a civil Douglas DC-3 but taken over by the USAAC it was constructed as a C47-DL and delivered in June 1942 and in August 1943 was sent overseas. Late in 1945 it returned to the U.S. and was purchased by a former WWII pilot and nicknamed "Betsy". On September 24, 1946 the aircraft was sold to the new Cathay Pacific Airways and registered as VR-HDB. In the early 1950s Betsy was sold and passed through several airlines before being bought, repainted in a 1940s CPA scheme and hangs in the Science Museum of Hong Kong. Douglas DC-3 Designed to meet an American Airlines requirement for an enlarged version of the DC-2, the DC-3 was first flown on December 17th, 1935. Capable of carrying 24 passengers at a cruising speed of 180 mph, the DC-3's speed and long range revolutionized commercial air travel in the 1930s and 40s, when it carried 90 percent of the world's air travelers. Early DC-3s used Wright R-1820 Cyclone engines, but Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp Radials were fitted to later versions; these engines had better single engine performance and allowed the DC-3 to fly at higher altitudes. Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. Hobby Master Airliner Series 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. Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Price: 90.95 USD
Location: Grass Valley, California
End Time: 2024-08-25T19:21:10.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: Hobby Master Airliner Series
Scale: 1:200
Vehicle Make: Douglas
Vehicle Type: Airplane
Material: Diecast Metal and Plastic
Theme: Airliner Series
Features: Unopened Box
Year of Manufacture: 2016
Model: DC-3
MPN: HL1308
Recommended Age Range: 14+
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
