DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇺🇸 United States Air Force — Douglas C-47 "Fassberg Flyer" — Herpa Wings — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Characteristics

Type	MILITARY
Scale	1:500
Brand	Herpa Wings
Article Number	511377
EAN	4013150513777
Airline Company	United States Air Force
Aircraft Type	Douglas C-47
Size	📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 19.65 m (64 ft 6 in) Wingspan: 28.96 m (95 ft 0 in) Height: 5.16 m (16 ft 11 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 3.9 cm (1.5 in) Wingspan: approx. 5.8 cm (2.3 in)
Registration	NOT_FOUND
Condition	Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.

Description

This Herpa Wings 1:500 scale model represents a Douglas C-47 "Fassberg Flyer" in United States Air Force livery, specifically commemorating the Berlin Airlift operation. The model features accurate markings including the number "52" and "FASSBERG FLYER" titles, along with USAF insignia. The olive drab and grey color scheme is faithfully reproduced, and the model includes detailed propellers and landing gear. This collectible piece comes in special Berlin Airlift commemorative packaging with historical imagery and a 50th anniversary badge featuring both American and British flags.

The Douglas C-47, military version of the DC-3, was the workhorse of the Berlin Airlift (1948-1949). With a length of 19.65 meters, wingspan of 28.96 meters, and height of 5.16 meters, this twin-engine transport aircraft was crucial in supplying West Berlin during the Soviet blockade. The C-47 could carry up to 6,000 pounds of cargo and was known for its reliability and versatility. Aircraft operating from RAF Fassberg in northern Germany played a vital role in the humanitarian mission that delivered over 2.3 million tons of supplies to Berlin. At 1:500 scale, this model measures approximately 3.9 cm in length with a wingspan of about 5.8 cm.

🇺🇸 About the Airline
The United States Air Force operated hundreds of C-47 Skytrain aircraft during the Berlin Airlift, one of the most significant humanitarian operations of the Cold War era. The "Fassberg Flyer" designation commemorates aircraft based at RAF Fassberg, a key British airfield used by American forces during the 1948-1949 operation that sustained West Berlin against the Soviet blockade.