Description
Gemini 250 United Jet Freighter (1960s livery) DC-8-50F is a Gemini Jets die-cast metal model completely assembled in 1/250 scale. Gemini diecast model jets use aircraft manufacturers' blueprints and Pantone? color charts to assure accurate duplication of their replicas. Gemi Jets range of scale diecast metal airliner replicas represent the world's airlines both past and present. Gemini Jets 1:250 scale models are highly collectible and are all limited editions. As with all Jemin Jets limited edition collectibles, it is our policy not to reissue models which have previously sold out. Gemin Jets have gone to great lengths to provide you a diecast metal airliner that replicates your favorite aircraft, without sacrificing accuracy. Once the item is sold out, it will become a rare collectible plane. Dont miss the opportunity to acquire one of these, they would look fantastic on a desk.= History =The standard body DC-8 was formally launched during October of 1955 by the Douglas Aircraft Corporation in order to compete directly with Boeings 707 as the race to the jet-age was on. First flown on May 30, 1958, initial deliveries were made simultaneously to both United and Delta Airlines. Originally equipped with turbo-jet engines by Pratt & Whitney, the DC-8 operated in the -10, -20, and -30 series. At the request of many foreign carriers, a Rolls Royce version was made available, and was identified as the -40 series. As the popularity of the DC-8 grew, many operators sought the more powerful Pratt & Whitney fanjet model, which first flew in December of 1960. This version, known as the ?50 series, became the basis for all future developments of the DC-8, and many of the earlier types were converted to the fanjet standard in later years. Although the standard DC-8 has now been mostly relegated to hauling freight, there are many examples still flying of this versatile, robust airliner.
