DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇮🇪 Aer Lingus — Vickers Viscount V-808 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	509664
EAN	4013150509664
Airline Company	Aer Lingus
Aircraft Type	Vickers Viscount V-808
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 26.11 m (85 ft 8 in) Wingspan: 28.56 m (93 ft 8 in) Height: 8.15 m (26 ft 9 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 5.2 cm (2.0 in) Wingspan: approx. 5.7 cm (2.2 in)
Registration	EI-ALI
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This exquisitely detailed 1:500 scale die-cast model represents an Aer Lingus Vickers Viscount V-808, manufactured by Herpa Wings Club as part of their Limited Club Edition 2008. The model features the iconic Aer Lingus livery with its distinctive green shamrock branding on a polished silver fuselage. With precise attention to detail including accurately molded turboprop engines, undercarriage, and antenna arrays, this collector's piece captures the elegance of mid-century aviation. The model comes in a protective clear display case and commemorates one of the most beloved aircraft in Irish aviation history.

The Vickers Viscount was a British turboprop airliner that revolutionized commercial aviation in the 1950s and 1960s. The V-808 variant served as a workhorse for Aer Lingus on European routes, offering passengers unprecedented comfort and speed for its era. With its four Rolls-Royce Dart turboprop engines, the Viscount could cruise at approximately 357 mph while carrying 40-65 passengers depending on configuration. The aircraft's pressurized cabin and low vibration levels made it popular among travelers, and its reliability made it a favorite of airlines worldwide. The real Vickers Viscount V-808 measures approximately 26.11 m in length with a wingspan of 28.56 m.

🇮🇪 About the Airline
Aer Lingus, Ireland's flag carrier airline founded in 1936, has a rich heritage of connecting Ireland to the world. The airline's distinctive shamrock logo symbolizes Irish identity and hospitality. During the 1950s and 1960s, Aer Lingus operated the Vickers Viscount fleet extensively, marking a pivotal era in the company's modernization and expansion across European routes.