Postage Stamp Douglas DC-3 Passenger Aircraft "Trans World Airlines - Victory is in the Air" 1/144 Diecast Model Airplane by
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Brand new 1/144 scale diecast airplane model of Douglas DC-3 Passenger Aircraft "Trans World Airlines - Victory is in the Air" die cast model by Postage Stamp.Detailed exterior.True-to-scale detail.Comes with a display stand.This model does not have any openings.Manufacturers original unopened packaging.Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.Dimensions approximately L-5.5 Wingspan-7.75 inches.Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel.It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history.HISTORY ASPECTS:The TWA DC-3 an enduring symbol of aviations golden age played a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of air travel. Introduced in the 1930s this aircraft quickly became an aviation legend. It was not only a workhorse but also a game-changer making air travel more accessible to the public and ushering in a new era of aviation. Although its not primarily known for combat service the DC-3 was also utilized during conflicts most notably in World War II.The Douglas DC-3 is a fixed-wing propeller-driven aircraft widely used by the airline industry and the military during World War II. With a cruising speed of 207 mph and a range of 1500 miles it revolutionized commercial air transport in the 1930s. It was fast versatile reliable easy to maintain and had good range - qualities that are still evident with over 400 aircraft in operation to this day.Trans World Airlines (TWA) was a major American transcontinental airline from 1924 until 2001. It was formed as Transcontinental & Western Air under the leadership of renowned flyers Charles Lindbergh and Jack Frye. TWA flew a total of 104 DC-3s from 1937 to 1957.During World War II the TWA DC-3 along with its military variant the C-47 Skytrain played
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