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| Oxford Diecast 1:72 72DR002 DH.89A Dragon Rapide "G-ADDD " |
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| Scale: 1:72 |
Length: 5" |
Width: 5.5" |
Composition: Diecast |
SKU: OX-72DR002 |
OXFORD DIECAST "HISTORY OF FLIGHT" SERIES
New line from OXFORD DIECAST WWII MILITARY AIRCRAFT SERIES!
Historical Note: In late 1933, the Dragon Rapide was designed at the de Havilland company as a faster and more comfortable successor to the DH.84 Dragon. It was in effect a twin-engined, scaled-down version of the four-engined DH.86 Express. It shared many common features with the larger aircraft, including its tapered wings, streamlined fairings and theGipsy Six engine, but it demonstrated none of the operational vices of the larger aircraft, and went on to become perhaps the most successful British-built short-haul commercial passenger aircraft of the 1930s.
Posted by Dave on 3rd Nov 2024
I worked on this aircraft in the 1980s at Henstridge Airfield, Somerset, England. Ever since, I often recall the beautiful way in which it had been preserved. The well-crafted model brought back those good memories. Aiken's got it to me in Australia in good time and excellent condition!
Posted by Gary on 13th Jun 2024
This is a beautiful Diecast model of Dragon Rapide. Looks Just as advertised. Very detailed and comes in the Oxford box. Excellent purchase. Received in a timely manner after purchase.
