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Vendor: Airfix

Product code: AFIX08014

EAN: 5014429080142

Description

Plastic model airplane to assemble: Douglas C-47 Skytrain 1:72 Airfix 08014

The Douglas C-47 Skytrain model kit in 1:72 scale from the renowned company Airfix is an excellent proposition for aviation enthusiasts and World War II history buffs. This detailed model kit allows you to recreate one of the most iconic transport aircraft that played a key role in wartime and post-war operations.

Model features:

Manufacturer: Airfix
Catalog number: A08014
Scale: 1:72
Type: Static model to assemble
Model dimensions:
Wingspan: 400 mm
Fuselage length: 273 mm
Two versions of decals:
Douglas C-47A Skytrain from the US Army Air Forces (1941-1947), 92 TCS, 439 TCG J8 / 2100521 "Kilroy is here", June 1944, Upottery, Devon GB
Douglas C-47D Skytrain from the US Military Air Transport Service (MATS 1948-1966), 43-16062, October 1949, Isachsen Airstrip, NT CA

History and significance of the Douglas C-47 Skytrain:

The Douglas C-47 Skytrain, also known as Dakota in RAF service, is the military version of the civilian Douglas DC-3 aircraft. This aircraft was described by General Eisenhower as one of the four weapons that helped the Allies win World War II. Its reliability and ability to carry large loads and passengers made it invaluable in wartime operations.

The C-47 played a crucial role during the invasion of France in 1944, dropping thousands of soldiers and delivering hundreds of thousands of tons of supplies. It was used by RAF and USAAF forces, as well as by the Soviet Union, where it was produced under license. This aircraft was also used in Asia, where it carried out dangerous supply missions to China, flying over the Himalayas.

After the war, the C-47 continued to serve as a transport aircraft during the Berlin Airlift and in the harsh conditions of the Arctic, equipped with ski landing gear. During the Vietnam War, it served as a combat aircraft, known by the nickname "Puff the Magic Dragon." Even today, many of these aircraft are still in use, upgraded to turboprop engines.

Technical specifications of the original aircraft:

Maximum speed: 224 mph (360 km/h)
Range: 1,600 miles (2,575 km)
Wingspan: 95 ft 6 in (29.41 m)
Length: 63 ft 9.0 in (19.43 m)

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. Tools for assembly are sold separately modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.