DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇨🇦 Air Canada Cargo Express — Douglas DC-8 — Schabak — 1:600 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:600 |
| Brand | Schabak |
| Article Number | 922/19 |
| EAN | n/a |
| Airline Company | Air Canada Cargo |
| Aircraft Type | Douglas DC-8 |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 57.1 m (187 ft 5 in) Wingspan: 45.2 m (148 ft 5 in) Height: 12.9 m (42 ft 4 in) 📐 Model Size (1:600) Length: approx. 9.5 cm (3.7 in) Wingspan: approx. 7.5 cm (3.0 in) |
| Registration | n/a |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This meticulously crafted die-cast model represents the Air Canada Cargo Express Douglas DC-8 in the distinctive red and white livery celebrating the airline's 50th anniversary. Manufactured by Schabak, a renowned German producer of high-quality aviation miniatures, this 1:600 scale model features authentic markings including the Express branding and commemorative "The First Fifty Years" designation. The model showcases excellent attention to detail with silver engines, accurate Air Canada maple leaf logos, and the characteristic cargo variant configuration. Made in Germany, this collectible piece (article number 922/19) represents an important chapter in Canadian aviation history.
The Douglas DC-8 was a four-engine jet airliner manufactured by Douglas Aircraft Company from 1958 to 1972, competing directly with the Boeing 707. Air Canada operated various DC-8 variants for both passenger and cargo operations, with the freighter versions playing a crucial role in the airline's cargo division. The DC-8 was known for its reliability and long range, making it ideal for transcontinental routes. The aircraft typically measured 57.1 m in length with a wingspan of 45.2 m, though dimensions varied by series. This particular Express Cargo livery commemorated Air Canada's 50th anniversary milestone, representing the airline's evolution from Trans-Canada Air Lines in 1937 to its modern incarnation.
🇨🇦 About the Airline
Air Canada, founded in 1937 as Trans-Canada Air Lines, is Canada's flag carrier and largest airline. Air Canada Cargo, its freight division, has been integral to the airline's operations since the early days. The Express Cargo service represented a specialized quick-freight operation during the airline's expansion era. The 50th anniversary livery celebrated in this model marked a significant milestone in 1987, honoring five decades of Canadian aviation excellence.