• 1/200 scale die-cast metal with minimal use of plastic.
• All markings are tampo (pad) applied, no decals to discolor or flake.
• Free-spinning propellers.
• Rolling wheels.
• Landing gear can be removed or added.
• Model comes with a display stand.
• A brief history of the aircraft type and the airline is supplied with each mode

The Douglas DC-6 was originally as a response to US military airlift needs. As more
powerful engines became available Douglas was able to develop a stretched version of
the DC-6. The 4.5 feet longer DC-6A Liftmaster freighter first flew on September 29,
1949. This aircraft soon became a favorite of cargo carrying airlines. The DC-6 went on
to become Douglas Aircraft’s most successful four engined piston airliner.
The Douglas R6D-1 was the USN version of the DC-6A while the C-118A was the USAF
version.


The Douglas DC-6 with serial number 45497/995 was completed on 13 June 1958  and
delivered to its first owner Maritime Central Airways as CF-MCK. MCA was located in
Moncton, New Brunswick, in eastern Canada and the aircraft only accumulated 200
hours before being sold to Eagle Aviation Ltd in January 1959 and registered as G-APSA.
Later Eagle Airways became British Eagle International Airlines. In late 1964 G-ASPA was
traded to Saudi Arabian Airlines and registered as HZ-ADA. In 1971 the aircraft was given
to Yemenia Airlines based in Sana’a and now registered as 4W-ABQ. In 1987 the aircraft
was sold to Instone Airlines where it was overhauled. The aircraft was leased almost
exclusively by Air Atlantic and finally purchased by them.