Inflight200 1/200 Tasman Empire Airways Limited (TEAL) Lockheed L-188C Electra ZK-TEB “Atarau” (IF188TE0824)

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Up for sale is a brand new 1:200 scale Tasman Empire Airways Limited (TEAL) Lockheed L-188C Electra ZK-TEB “Atarau” by Inflight200.

In 1958 TEAL (Tasman Empire Airways) ordered three Lockheed Electra’s. This was the second of that initial order. The aircraft was delivered in late December 1959 with it’s first revenue service in following January. It remained with the airline until May 1972 when it was sold in the USA. It had a varied career in North America including time with the famous Buffalo Airways. It  has been targeted by the “Bring Our Birds Home” organisation to return it to New Zealand as a feature aircraft in their proposed museum. The model is depicted in the original livery before the airline changed it’s name to Air New Zealand.

This model aircraft is made from die-cast metal and included. extensive detailing. It is similar in quality to Gemini Jets, Phoenix Models, JC Wings, and Aviation200.

Includes display stand.

PRE-ORDER ITEM. ETA NOVEMBER 2024.

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