Description: Luppa Aircraft of WWII LCM044 Douglas C-54 Skymaster Diecast Model USAAF ATC, #49047 Candy Bomber, Berlin Air Lift 1948Limited Edition 1:144 Scale Length WidthDouglas C-54 Skymaster 7.75" 9.75" In June 1948 access to Berlin was cut off by the Soviets. Soon it became necessary to supply Allied troops and Berlin's two and a half million citizens with food, coal and other items by airlifts called "Operation Vittles". The blockade ended in May 1949 with 278,000 operations recorded. USAF Lt. Gail Halvorsen gave some German children gum and started to drop gum and candy from his aircraft. It soon became known as the Berlin Candy Bomber. With the help of others a total of 23 tons of candy was dropped. Douglas C-54 Skymaster Designed to meet a United Airlines requirement for a long-range passenger airliner, the Douglas DC-4 was first flown on June 7, 1938. The prototype was a very ambitious four-engined, pressurized aircraft that was three times the size of its predecessor, the DC-3-a design that proved far too expensive and difficult for civilian airlines to maintain. Douglas revised the design, but by the time it was complete WWII was well underway and development of the aircraft was channeled to the US military. Post-war, the DC-4 became a popular and reliable airliner with major carriers such as National and Northwest Airlines. Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. Luppa Aircraft of WWII The Luppa "Aircraft of WWII" range presents affordable, ready made diecast models of military aircraft. To help keep the price down, these items arrive in low-cost, discardable blister type packaging. Luppa "Aircraft of WWII" diecast airplanes feature: Diecast metal and plastic construction. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Rotating wheels and propellers. Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight". Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Price: 35.95 USD
Location: Grass Valley, California
End Time: 2024-09-15T21:21:51.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: Luppa Aircraft of WWII
Scale: 1:144
Vehicle Make: Douglas
Vehicle Type: Airplane
Material: Plastic and Diecast Metal
Theme: Aircraft of WWII
Features: Unopened Box
Year of Manufacture: 2024
Model: C-54 Skymaster
MPN: LCM044
Recommended Age Range: 14+
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
