DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇬🇧 Air UK — Fokker 100 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	CIVIL
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa
Article Number	509244
EAN	4013150509244
Airline Company	Air UK
Aircraft Type	Fokker 100
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 35.53 m (116 ft 7 in) Wingspan: 28.08 m (92 ft 2 in) Height: 8.50 m (27 ft 11 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 7.1 cm (2.8 in) Wingspan: approx. 5.6 cm (2.2 in)
Registration	G-UKFC
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This exquisite Herpa Wings 1:500 scale die-cast model represents an Air UK Fokker 100 (registration G-UKFC), Art. No. 509244. Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, this model showcases the distinctive Air UK livery featuring their iconic Union Jack-inspired tail design and clean white fuselage with blue accent stripes. The precision-molded construction captures the sleek lines of the Fokker 100 regional jet, complete with authentic airline markings and colors that defined this British carrier's fleet during its operational years.

The Fokker 100 is a medium-sized twin-turbofan regional jet manufactured by the Dutch aircraft company Fokker. As a stretched and modernized development of the Fokker F28 Fellowship, the Fokker 100 features improved fuel efficiency and passenger capacity, typically seating between 97 and 122 passengers. The aircraft has a length of approximately 35.53 m (116 ft 7 in), a wingspan of 28.08 m (92 ft 2 in), and a height of 8.50 m (27 ft 11 in). At 1:500 scale, this model measures approximately 7.1 cm in length with a wingspan of about 5.6 cm, making it a perfect addition to any aviation collection.

🇬🇧 About the Airline
Air UK was a prominent British regional airline that operated from 1980 to 1998. Based in Norwich, the carrier served numerous domestic and European routes, playing a vital role in connecting regional UK airports to major hubs. Air UK was eventually acquired by KLM and merged into KLM uk, later becoming part of KLM Cityhopper. The airline's distinctive livery and important role in British aviation history make its models highly collectible.