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247 model airplane |
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February 8, 1933, Boeing first flew the prototype of the Model 247. A revolutionary
aircraft, the Boeing 247 has since become regarded as a prototype for the
modern airliner, for it was a clean cantilever low-wing monoplane of all-metal
construction with twin-engine powerplant, retractable landing gear, and
accommodations for a pilot, co-pilot, stewardess, and 10 passengers. With
one engine inoperative it could climb and maintain altitude with a full
load, and introduced a new feature for a civil transport aircraft by being
equipped with pneumatic de-icing boots on wing, tailplane, and fin leading
edges to prevent ice accretion from reaching a dangerous level. When the
US became involved in WWII, 27 of these aircraft were impressed for service
with the USAAF under the designation C-73. When they were no longer required
in late 1944, they were returned to civil airline service. |
All airplane models are Hand Carved, Hand Painted
Mahogany and comes fully assembled with removable desk stand. |
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Dimensions: Wingspan, 18 1/2" -Length, 12
5/8" -Scale, 1/48
#ESAG005W - $134.95
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