Douglas C-54Q Skymaster Transport Aircraft "US Navy Test Pilot School" (1973) United States Navy "Airliner Series" 1/200 Diecast Model by Hobby Maste
Brand new 1/200 scale diecast model of Douglas C-54Q Skymaster Transport Aircraft "US Navy Test Pilot School" (1973) United States Navy "Airliner Series" die cast model by Hobby Master. Brand new box. Detailed exterior. True-to-scale detail. Includes display stand. Officially licensed product. Manufacturers original unopened packaging. Dimensions approximately Length- 5.5 Wingspan- 7 inches. Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy realistic feel. It is a highly detailed and accurate model perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of military history. Realistic panel lines antennas access panels and surface details for an authentic representation of the real-life airplane. HISTORY ASPECTS:The Douglas C-54Q Skymaster tail number 56501 served an essential role in the U.S. Navy Test Pilot School during the early 1970s. Originally developed as a military variant of the Douglas DC-4 the C-54 was utilized primarily for transport missions during World War II and the Korean War. By the time it reached the Test Pilot School the C-54Q had been modified for specialized use including advanced flight testing and evaluation of new systems and technologies. This model featured upgraded engines and enhancements to improve performance and reliability allowing it to serve as a platform for assessing new aircraft designs and systems.At the Navy Test Pilot School located at Naval Air Station Patuxent River Maryland 56501 was integral to training future test pilots and engineers. The school’s mission involved teaching students how to evaluate the performance and handling characteristics of various aircraft types and the C-54Q provided a reliable platform for these evaluations. With its spacious cabin and advanced instrumentation for its time the Skymaster allowed test pilots to gather critical data o