Corgi Classics Lockheed L749 Constellation KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 1:144

Description

The first production L-049 Constellation was the first model in the Constellation line. It made it's maiden flight on July 14, 1945. The L-749 was an upgrade from the L-649 that incorporated a larger fuel capacity, strengthened landing gear, and eventually, weather radar. The Constellation was Lockheed's response to the successful Douglas DC-6. The aircraft was also produced for both the United States Navy as the WV/R7V and the United States Air Force as the C-121, for transport, electronics, and airborne early warning and control aircraft. A total of 856 Constellations of various models were manufactured. There are, unfortunately, only a few airworthy Constellations left today.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is the flag carrier airline of the Netherlands. Founded in 1919, it is the oldest airline in the world still operating under its original name. The Constellation joined KLM's fleet in the late 1940's. The L-749's and L-749A's comprised of a fleet of 20 aircraft and provided passenger service until 1960.
This aircraft (PH-TET), was delivered to KLM on 25 September, 1947. It flew until November of 1960, when it was sold to another carrier and the registration was changed to N7777G.  It had a very colorful career going through 14 different owners eventually ending up with Aces High LTD in March of 1982 where It flew until its retirement and is currently being stored.
This beautiful 1:144 scale die-cast reproduction of this famous aircraft is a highly detailed, out of production and extremely difficult model to find model. It has a beautiful KLM "The Flying Dutchman" livery finish.
The approximate dimensions are 8.50" long with a 9.50" wingspan
. The model is new and only taken out of the box for photographing purposes to show the fine quality and detail. All sales are final. Shipping to the continental USA only.
NOTE: This is the only one available.