1:48 FRANKLIN MINT C-47 "KOOL KIWI" UNITED STATES NAVY 1967- ~ B11E178 MIB NR

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Franklin Mint Armour Collection This C-47 "Kool Kiwi" is so rare, it's on the endangered species list. Douglas C-47A 90-DL "Kool Kiwi" Christchurch New Zealand, 1967 Condition: Plane is MINT. Box is NEAR MINT Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and white Franklin Mint box.We pack all our planes in new heavy duty shipping cartons. Wingspan: 23.75 inches ~ Length: 16.75 inchesScale: 1:48 Franklin Mint #B11E178 The History Behind the Plane The C-47 Skytrain was a product of the Douglas Aircraft Company and was regarded as the best transport aircraft of World War II. Interestingly, the C-47 was first designed as a passenger airliner, the DC-3, in the 1930’s. Its smooth design and rugged airframe made it strong, versatile, and very popular among airline companies. This U.S. Navy version was used for the exploration and transport of equipment to Antarctica. Its usefulness was not overlooked by one of Douglas’ best customers, the U.S. Army. In 1940, the C-47 was modified to become a troop carrier, with room enough for 27 combat ready soldiers. The original Wright Cyclone engines were replaced with Pratt and Whitney radial piston engines to improve performance. After the first 90 C-47’s were released to the Army other improvements were added including a higher capacity electrical system to power the advanced navigation and support requirements of the big transport. The C-47a was used in the South East Theatre with high altitude improvements, enabling the “Gooney Bird” to make the hop over the mountains from India to China. In the U.S. the plane is known as the Skytrain, in Britain, it’s the Dakota, Russia called it the Lisunov Li-2, and Japan had the L2D. Payment, Shipping and the legal details Combined Shipping: No combined shipping on big bombers. SHIPPING TO ASIA, AUSTRALIA, OCEANIA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND AFRICA CAN BE EXPENSIVE. Please use the shipping calculator located under the "Payment/Shipping" tab at the top of this page to find the cost of shipping to your location. 87 B11B593 Payment and Shipping: Take up to 7 days to pay. We accept PayPal and other forms of payment in U.S. Dollars. We offer economy and expedited shipping for U.S. deliveries. International shipping is by U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail, Express or Global Express Mail. Your address must be confirmed by eBay. Failure to pay within 7 days can lead to the cancellation of your purchase from Aisle542. If you need extra days to pay, please email us so we can make arrangements to help you with your purchase. We pack every item in NEW heavy duty shipping cartons to protect your valuable treasure. B11B927 B11A191 International Buyers: WE SHIP TO CONFIRMED ADDRESSES ONLY ! B11F000 B11E052 B11E741 B11E735 B11E374 B11C978 B11E736 B11E052 B11E393 YOU MUST PROVIDE AISLE542 WITH A VALID PHONE NUMBER ! B11E748 B11E780 B11B577 B11B264 B11B619 B11B921 B11E180 B11E179 B11E085 YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DUTIES, TAXES, AND CUSTOMS FEES IMPOSED BY YOUR HOME COUNTRY. We do not collect these fees, but you may need to pay them to your local authorities at the time of delivery. We report all sales to the U.S. Postal Service and Customs Office. The value of an item is the price you paid. Shipping to countries outside the U.S. can sometimes be delayed by customs inspectors. Please be patient. They are working as fast as they can. International shipping is by U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail, Express or Global Express Mail . B11B598 B11B637 B11B633 B11B545 B11C997 B11E066 B11B181 B11B187 B11C966 B11E210 B11B593 B11B553 B11E387 B11D750 B11B250 B11E377 B11E069 Refunds: Aisle542 will refund your full purchase price if you return the item within 14 days. Items returned must be complete and in the same condition in which you received them. Please notify us before returning any item so we can process your refund promptly. Buyer pays return shipping. . B11B282 B11E379 B11B279 B11E074 B11F040 read more

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