WB MODELS/INFLIGHT200 1/200 CATHAY PACIFIC LOCKHEED L-1011 TRISTAR VR-HHX (WB-L1011-013)

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Up for sale is a brand new 1:200 scale WB MODELS/INFLIGHT200 1/200 CATHAY PACIFIC LOCKHEED L-1011 TRISTAR VR-HHX (WB-L1011-013)

VR-HHX was the first of three Tristars leased, then eventually purchased, from Eastern Airlines. Delivered to Eastern in December 1973 as N326EA, it was leased to Cathay on 14 September 1976.

On 21 November 1977, Cathay purchased the aircraft outright and it was re-registered VR-HHX. Captain Bob Howell and his crew of Captain Geoff Gratwick, with Flight Engineers Bruce Holyman and Bob Holder flew the aircraft to Hong Kong on 25 November 1977. VR-HHX remained with Cathay until 31 December 1995, completing 42,728 hours and 21,769 cycles with the airline.

Sold to Norske Finance Nederland BV in December 1995 and re-registered TF-ABH, the aircraft was immediately leased to Air Atlanta Icelandic until withdrawn from service in April 1999. It was then stored at Manston, Kent, UK, where she was eventually broken up in November 1999. Whilst with Air Atlanta the aircraft undertook several sub-leases with Peach Air.

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

Includes display stand.

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