Franklin Mint DC3 TAA and Ansett on Special - $250 each!

TAA VH-AES  1:48 scale diecast limited edition model - just $250 (normally $320)!

This TAA DC-3 registration VH-AES (named "Hawdon") was originally delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force in November 1942 and transferred to the USAAF in Australia in January 1943 as "Shanghai Lil". It was then purchased by DCA (Department of Civil Aviation) in August 1944, was loaned to Australian National Airways (ANA) for use as a passenger airliner. After serving with ANA, it was then flown by Trans Australian Airlines (TAA) as 'Hawdon' commencing in July 3rd, 1946 and flew the new TAA airline first passenger service on September 9th. It last flew in TAA service in September 1971 and was then immortalized by being suspended from a large hoop in front of the passenger terminal of the then-new Tullamarine Airport in Melbourne. It was restored to flying condition in 1988 and can still be seen flying today. The Armour Collection replica of this legendary aircraft is produced with the kind permission and assistance of the TAA Heritage Museum and depicts "Hawdon" as she appeared in her TAA livery.
This impressive 1:48 scale captures incredible detail including authentic cockpit layout with full instrumentation. The model is outfitted with authentic features such as landing gear, battle armaments and detailed cockpits. The aircraft is individually hand-decorated with its original authentic TAA paint scheme and historic military markings. This is an exceptional die-cast replica by Franklin Mint Precision Models never to be repeated.

ANSETT VH-ABR  1:48 scale diecast limited edition model - just $250 (normally $320)!

Ansett VH-ABR was initially built in September 1938 and was purchased new by Australian National Airways (ANA) for £32,400, the third DC-3 to be imported into Australia. It was assembled at Essendon Aerodrome and first flown in October 1938, registered as VH-ABR and named "Kanana" (Quiet).
It was subsequently chartered by the Commonwealth Government for use by the RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) in September 1939, following the outbreak of World War II. It was registered as A30-3 and issued to No. 8 Squadron, Canberra in September 1939 and operated in full camouflage markings.
The aircraft was returned to ANA in May 1940 and operated daily, flying on the Melbourne-Deniliquin-Griffith-Narrandera-Wagga Wagga-Sydney service.
The aircraft was registered to the new merged Ansett-ANA airline in June 1961 and operated its last scheduled Ansett service on December 27th, 1972. Placed in storage inside Hangar 151 at Melbourne's Essendon Airport, it has been reactivated and now flies occasional special charter flights and visits to airshows.
The Armour Collection replica of this legendary aircraft depicts "Kanana" as she appeared in the livery of the 1940s.
This impressive 1:48 scale captures incredible detail including authentic cockpit layout with full instrumentation. The model is outfitted with authentic features such as landing gear, battle armaments and detailed cockpits. The aircraft is individually hand-decorated with its original authentic ANA paint scheme and historic military markings. Exceptional die-cast replica by Franklin Mint Precision Models never to be repeated.