The Soviet Military Administration began the blockade of West Berlin in June 1948. Transport flights to resupply the approximately 2.2 million citizens began shortly thereafter. Douglas C-54's were mostly used and christened Raisin bomber by the grateful population. Around 2.1 million tonnes of supplies had been flown in by the end of the blockade in 1949.
- Finely structured surfaces
- Detailed under-carriage
- Rotating propeller
Authentic representation of the following versions:
- Douglas C-54D Skymaster, Air Transport Command, Airlift Berlin, 1948
- Douglas C-54D Skymaster, USAF, Airlift Berlin, 1948
- Douglas C-54D Skymaster, US Navy, Airlift Berlin, 1948
Scale 1:72
No. of parts 352
Length 401mm
Wingspan 497mm
Skill Level 5
Colours Required
Main 8 15 36 37 48 65 69 90 99 360
Additional 9 57 83 89 301 302
