{"product_id":"die-cast-model-united-states-air-force-douglas-c-47-fassberg-flyer-herpa-wings-1-500-with-original-box","title":"DIE-CAST MODEL β€” πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States Air Force β€” Douglas C-47 \"Fassberg Flyer\" β€” Herpa Wings β€” 1:500 β€” WITH ORIGINAL BOX β€”","description":"\n \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003e\n Herpa Wings 1:500 scale Douglas C-47 \"Fassberg Flyer\" in USAF Berlin Airlift livery. Commemorates the historic 1948-1949 humanitarian operation with detailed markings and 50th anniversary packaging.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMILITARY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerpa Wings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArticle Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e511377\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4013150513777\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAirline Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnited States Air Force\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouglas C-47\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eπŸ“ Aircraft Size (real aircraft)\u003cbr\u003eLength: 19.65 m (64 ft 6 in)\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: 28.96 m (95 ft 0 in)\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 5.16 m (16 ft 11 in)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eπŸ“ Model Size (1:500)\u003cbr\u003eLength: approx. 3.9 cm (1.5 in)\u003cbr\u003eWingspan: approx. 5.8 cm (2.3 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegistration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOT_FOUND\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ About the Airline\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\n ","brand":"aviation.brussels","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54358621028698,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/P8044546.JPG?v=1782393371","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/die-cast-model-united-states-air-force-douglas-c-47-fassberg-flyer-herpa-wings-1-500-with-original-box","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}