Buy Toys and Models Corporation VC-25A Air Force OneToys and Models Corporation VC-25A Air Force One Product Description:
- Hand carved mahogany wood model airplane
- Hand crafted and hand painted
- Finished with a layer of polyurethane which provides lasting protection and brillance
- Comes with base stand ready for display
Product Description
The presidential air transport fleet consists of two specially configured Boeing 747-200B aircraft (tail numbers 28000 and 29000) with the Air Force designation VC-25A. The term “Air Force One‥ is commonly applied to the VC-25As more generally. The term "Air Force One" applies only when the President is on board. The VC-25A is capable of flying 7,800 miles (12,600 km)â€"roughly one-third the distance around the worldâ€"without refueling and can accommodate more than 70 passengers. Each VC-25A cost approximately US$325 million. These are among the most famous 747 models with tail numbers 28000 and 29000. The VC-25 was first introduced August 23, 1990 (No. 28000) and on December 23, 1990 (No. 29000). The fabrication of the current 747s began during Ronald Regan’s presidency. The first aircraft was delivered in 1990, during the administration of George H.W. Bush. Delays were experienced to allow for additional work to protect the aircraft from electromagnetic pulse (EMP). These aircraft are flown by the Presidential Airlift Group, and are assigned to Air Mobility Command's 89th Airlift Wing, Andrews Air Force Base, Md. These 2 VC-25s are still in service to provide air transport for the U.S President.
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By Rabbit
Very nice looking model; everyone in our office liked it. The stand is very solid and has felt pads underneath to protect whatever you are displaying it on. There are also felt pads on the mounting arm itself to protect the model from scuffing. The pins on the mounting arm fit very tightly into the model so there is no slop whatsoever. I can hold this model upside-down and not even worry about it falling off the stand. The model is true to form and the paint-job is nice and clean. All in all, a very nice model for office display. Does not have the barbs on the horizontal stabs as in the photo, which the full-scale VC-25A does not have. Also, the engines are to scale and not as small as they look in the photo. The model was shipped in what appears to be it's original box which was strong and very well packed with form-fitting foam. Mine survied APO mail handling without so much as a scratch. I'm very happy with this purchase.
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