Flight Miniatures MyTravel Airways Douglas DC-10 1:250 Scale Display Model
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MyTravel DC-10 1:250
Model Number: ADC-01000I-023
Flight Miniatures 1:250 Scale Plastic Snap-Fit
Douglas DC-10 – Length:9" Wingspan: 8"
MyTravel Airways was a United Kingdom scheduled and charter airline with
headquarters in Manchester, England. It operated worldwide holiday charter
services mainly for its parent company, the MyTravel Group. The airline was
founded in 1990 as Airtours International Airways. During 2007 the MyTravel
Group agreed to merge with Thomas Cook AG, and on 30 March 2008, MyTravel
Airways was fully integrated into Thomas Cook Airlines. MyTravel Airways A/S
was the Denmark based sister airline of MyTravel Airways, which was re-branded
Thomas Cook Airlines Scandinavia on 8 May 2008. The Airtours tour operating
company was founded by David Crossland and established its own in-house
airline, Airtours International Airways, on 1 October 1990. It started
operations on 11 March 1991 flying McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft to
destinations throughout Europe. Cardiff-based Aspro Holidays and their inhouse
airline, Inter European Airways were acquired and integrated in November 1993
adding new aircraft types such as the Boeing 757 and Airbus A320 to the fleet.
The MD83's were replaced in 1995-1996 with more Airbus A320's. In 1996 the
parent company also acquired Danish charter airline Premiair. Airtours also had
operations in Germany with airline FlyFTi, operating Airbus A320s until this
was merged back into the UK fleet during 2003. In the 1990s Airtours added long
haul capabilities, with the addition of the Boeing 767 and McDonnell Douglas
DC-10, flying holiday makers to destinations including the Caribbean and the
USA. More Airbus aircraft joined the fleet during the 1990s with Airbus A320s,
Airbus A321s and Airbus A330s accompanying the fleet of Boeing 757s, Boeing
767s and DC-10s. In 1995, the airline began offering pre-bookable seats, meal
choices and duty free on its flights - a practice that was subsequently adopted
by many other UK charter airlines. The Airbus A330-200 aircraft delivered to
Airtours in 1999 featured improved passenger amenities over older long haul
aircraft and offered Premium Economy cabins in the form of Premiair Gold,
something the Boeing 767 and DC-10 did not offer at the time.
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10 is a three-engine widebody jet airliner
manufactured by McDonnell Douglas. The DC-10 has range for medium- to long-haul
flights, capable of carrying a maximum 380 passengers. Its most distinguishing
feature is the two turbofan engines mounted on underwing pylons and a third
engine at the base of the vertical stabilizer. The model was a successor to
McDonnell Douglas's DC-8 for long-range operations, and competed in the same
markets as the Lockheed L-1011 Tristar, which has a similar layout to the
DC-10. Production of the DC-10 ended in 1989 with 386 delivered to airlines and
60 to the U.S. Air Force as air-to-air refueling tankers, designated the KC-10
Extender. The largest operator of the DC-10 isUS cargo airline FedEx Express.
The DC-10 was succeeded by the related McDonnell Douglas MD-11. Boeing, who
merged with McDonnell Douglas in the 1990s, conducted an upgrade program for
the DC-10s, equipping several with a glass cockpit, leading to the
re-designation as MD-10s. Following an unsuccessful proposal for the US Air
Force's CX-HLS (Heavy Logistics System) in 1965, Douglas Aircraft began design
studies based on its CX-HLS design. In 1966, American Airlines offered a
specification to manufacturers for a widebody aircraft smaller than the Boeing
747 but capable of flying similar long-range routes from airports with shorter
runways. The DC-10 became McDonnell Douglas's first commercial airliner after
the merger between McDonnell Aircraft Corporation and Douglas Aircraft Company
in 1967.
Mint condition, most have awesome graphics on the box.
Flight Miniatures models are produced in a high-gloss plastic accurately
painted and professionally detailed with a unique push-fit style of assembly.
They require no painting or glue; just gentle pressure to snap on the wings,
tail and stand. All models come with their own stand. Most stands are
personalized by airline. In less than a minute, you have a finished airplane
model to enjoy for many years. These Snap-Fit models are the same ones you see
on display at museums throughout the country.
This scaled aircraft model makes a great gift for airline employees,
retirees and aviation enthusiasts of all ages. This detailed airplane model was
produced to specifications from the aircraft manufacturer and the airline
company. It reflects, as accurately the paint scheme of the airline and has
many details that are not usually found on other models in this scale. Each
model is meticulously finished for unsurpassed quality. This scaled model was
produced is accurately painted and professionally detailed
Mint condition, never removed from the box.
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