Boeing 747SP Commercial Aircraft "Pan American Airways" (N531PA) White with Blue Tail Graphics "Gemini 200" Series 1/200 Diecast Model Airplane by Ge
Brand new 1/200 scale diecast airplane model of Boeing 747SP Commercial Aircraft "Pan American Airways" (N531PA) White with Blue Tail Graphics "Gemini 200" Series die cast model by GeminiJets. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Comes with a display stand. This model does not have any openings. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts. Dimensions approximately L-11 Wingspan-11.75 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. HISTORY ASPECTS:The Pan American Boeing 747SP registered as N531PA was one of the most unique aircraft in the airline’s legendary fleet. The 747SP or "Special Performance" was a shortened version of the standard Boeing 747 designed for ultra-long-haul routes. Pan Am was one of the first airlines to operate the 747SP using it to pioneer nonstop transpacific and transatlantic flights that were previously impossible with other aircraft. N531PA named Clipper Constitution was among these aircraft delivering unmatched range and efficiency while carrying the airline’s unmistakable blue globe livery.During its service with Pan Am N531PA played a key role in expanding the airline’s global reach operating long-distance routes such as New York to Tokyo and Los Angeles to Sydney. The aircrafts reduced weight and modified aerodynamics allowed it to achieve record-breaking flight distances a necessity for Pan Am’s ambitious route network. The bold "Billboard" livery introduced in the early 1980s gave the aircraft an imposing presence with "PAN AM" prominently displayed along the fuselage reinforcing the airline’s dominance in international air travel.Despite Pan Am’s financial struggles leading to its decline the 747SP remained a symbol of the airline’