Summary
1:72 scale model of a QEA Boeing 707, donated to the Museum by Qantas Empire Airways in 1959.
NOTE: No 'City of Canberra'
Physical Description
Diecast metal model (probably die-cast zinc of zinc alloy). One engine broken off and missing.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Qantas Airways, 05 Oct 1959
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Manufacturer of Item Modelled
Boeing Aircraft Corp, Seattle, Washington, United States of America, 1958-1959
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User of Item Modelled
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Inscriptions
Painted on either side of vertical stabliser fin: [red flying kangaroo logo with dark blue outline wing] / [red line] / 'QANTAS' [red lettering] / [red line] / 'VH-EBA' [dark blue lettering] Painted on either side of fuselage: 'QANTAS' [red lettering] / 'AUSTRALIA'S OVERSEAS AIRLINE' [dark blue lettering] + [Australian flag] + 'ROYAL / E. [crown] R. / AIRMAIL' [logo] + 'BOEING / 707' [dark blue lettering] Painted on top surface of port wing: 'QANTAS' [dark blue lettering] + on bottom surface of port wing: 'VH-EBA' [dark blue lettering] + on top surface of starboard wing: 'VH-EBA' [dark blue lettering] + on bottom surface of starboard wing: 'QANTAS' [dark blue lettering]
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Model Name or Number
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Brand Names
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Classification
Air transport, Aircraft, Model turbo jet aircraft - passenger
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
592 mm (Length), 600 mm (Width), 335 mm (Height)
Height including stand.
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Model Scale
1:72
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