Lockheed L-1649A Jetstream – Trans World Airlines
| Model manufacturer: | Herpa Wings |
| Order code: | 539364 |
| Scale: | 1:500 |
| Material: | Combined (Metal / Plastic) |
| Weight: | 0.5 kg |
| Registration number: | N8083H |
| Dimensions: | 9.1 cm |
| Air company: | TWA |
| Aircraft manufacturer: | Lockheed |
Product description
High-quality model of the Lockheed L-1649A Jetstream civil aircraft of Trans World Airlines (TWA). This is a detailed and precisely crafted model in a combination of metal and plastic based on the legendary long-haul aircraft from the golden era of civil aviation. The model faithfully captures the iconic TWA livery and is an attractive collector's item for fans of vintage aircraft. The package includes a stand for displaying the model in flight position. The model is packed in a paper box and blister.
The Lockheed L-1649A Starliner, known in TWA service as the "Jetstream", was one of the most modern piston airliners of its time. The aircraft with registration N8083H entered service in 1958 and more than six decades later was reintroduced to the public in its original livery as part of the iconic TWA Hotel at New York JFK Airport. The historic aircraft has been converted into a stylish cocktail lounge with a retro interior that evokes the atmosphere of luxury travel in the 1960s. The hotel complex also features the legendary TWA Flight Center from 1962, which served as a terminal until 2001. The Lockheed L-1649A Jetstream represents a significant chapter in the history of transatlantic aviation and the era of elegant travel.
