DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇬🇧 Bristol Britannia — B.O.A.C — 1:400 SCALE — Gemini Jets — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —
Prix régulier 70,00 € TTC 6%
Characteristics
| Type | CIVIL |
| Scale | 1:400 |
| Brand | Gemini Jets |
| Article Number | GJBOA131 |
| EAN | 76311670131 |
| Airline Company | B.O.A.C (British Overseas Airways Corporation) |
| Aircraft Type | Bristol Britannia |
| Size | 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 37.87 m (124 ft 3 in) Wingspan: 43.36 m (142 ft 3 in) Height: 11.43 m (37 ft 6 in) 📐 Model Size (1:400) Length: approx. 9.5 cm (3.7 in) Wingspan: approx. 10.8 cm (4.3 in) |
| Registration | G-AOVK |
| Condition | Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. |
Description
This exquisite die-cast model represents the Bristol Britannia in the iconic livery of British Overseas Airways Corporation (B.O.A.C). Manufactured by Gemini Jets at 1:400 scale, this collectible features accurate detailing including the distinctive white upper fuselage with dark blue lower cheatline and tail markings. The model captures the elegant lines of this turboprop airliner, with precisely rendered engines, landing gear, and registration markings. Part of the Britannia Series 310, this limited edition piece showcases the craftsmanship expected from Gemini Jets' high-quality die-cast aircraft collection.
The Bristol Britannia was a British medium-to-long-range turboprop airliner that entered service in the 1950s. Nicknamed the 'Whispering Giant' due to its quiet engines and large size, the Britannia represented a significant technological achievement in British aviation. The Series 310 variant was specifically designed for transatlantic routes, featuring increased fuel capacity and range. The aircraft measured approximately 37.87 meters in length with a wingspan of 43.36 meters and a height of 11.43 meters. Powered by four Bristol Proteus turboprop engines, it could carry up to 139 passengers on long-haul routes.
🇬🇧 About the Airline
British Overseas Airways Corporation (B.O.A.C) was the United Kingdom's state-owned international airline from 1940 to 1974. As Britain's flagship carrier, BOAC operated prestigious routes across the Commonwealth and to major world destinations. The airline was known for its pioneering spirit and operated many groundbreaking aircraft types. In 1974, BOAC merged with British European Airways to form British Airways, which continues to operate today as the UK's principal airline.