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SPA3 Escadrille, George Guynemer
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Due Mid-Late June
Lockheed L-188 Electra, Eastern Airlines “Golden Falcon,” 1/200 Die Cast Model The first in Hobby Master’s magnificent new line of airliners, this amazingly detailed, 1/200 scale die cast Lockheed L-188 Electra – which, introduced in 1958, was the first turboprop airliner produced in the United States – features engraved panel lines, rotating propellers, separately applied plastic detail parts, optional position landing gear, an authentic Eastern Airlines “Golden Falcon” livery, and more. Measures approximately 6¼” long with a 6” wingspan and includes a display stand.
In 1954 American Air Lines was in the market for a 75 to 100 passenger aircraft for its short to medium range domestic routes. In response Lockheed developed the low wing L-188 Electra powered by four sleek turboprops instead of the usual large radia
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