1/200 EC-121R Constellation 67-21487 - Da Nang Glider - 553rd RW USAF Korat RTAFB Thailand June

Hobby Master 1/200 EC-121R Constellation 67-21487, "Da Nang Glider" 553rd RW, USAF Korat RTAFB Thailand, June 1969

During the Vietnam War EC-121R Constellations were used to monitor enemy movements. On June 4, 1969 EC-121R 67-21487 c/n 4480, former USN 143206, departed Korat RTAFB for an 8 hour on site orbit. Shortly after entering the orbit all 4 engines shut down without any warning and the aircraft became a glider. Without pressure from the engines there were no hydraulics and the pilot had to wrestle with manual controls to keep the aircraft from diving and/or rolling. Eventually the engineer was able to restart the engines and they flew to the closest base at Da Nang, thus becoming the "Da Nang Glider". No explanation was ever reached as to why this occurred.

Designed to meet Pan Am and TWA requirements for a 40 passenger airliner, the Constellation was first flown in its military version of C69 on January 9th, 1943.

Features:
- Scale: 1/200
- Length: 7" width: 7.5"
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components
- Realistic panel lines and surface details
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight"
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads