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RAAF BoeingB737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn.Superior Diecast 1/200 Scale Model
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This is one of the most detailed and stunning premium RAAF Executive Diecast Models available.
The Royal Australian Air Force [RAAF] has a fleet of two Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) aircraft, which were introduced in 2002. They are part of the Special Purpose Aircraft fleet,operated by No. 34 Squadron from Defence Establishment Fairbairn in the Australian Capital Territory.
The BBJs provide an agile transport capability that can carry Government and staff within Australia and overseas.
The aircraft has seating, a meeting room, working space, and communications facilities. The BBJ has a crew of up to six (pilot, co-pilot, and up to four crew attendants) and is capable of carrying up to 30 passengers. The BBJ complements the smaller Dassault Falcon 7X also operated by No. 34 Squadron.
This is an incredible premium diecast model has the following features:
- ApprovedPremium RAAF 100th Anniversary Quality Model
- Quality chrome like 'tripod' stand
- Fantastically detailed RAAFBoeing B737-700S - A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn. 100th AnniversaryAuthentic Livery andPrinted Graphics;
- May be displayed 'Gear Up' or 'Gear Down' for taxiingdioramas;
- Highly Collectable and Superior Quality withHeavy Metal and a minimum of plastic;
- Realistic Engine Nacelles and Landing Gear.
This is simply an incredibly detailed quality model at a great price and certainly one of the most beautifuldiecast models available to purchase in a terrific 1/200 scale.
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Description
About theRAAF BoeingB737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn.Superior Diecast 1/200 Scale Model
The Royal Australian Air Force operates a number of specialised aircraft to transport the Governor General of Australia, the Prime Minister of Australia, senior members of the Australian government and other dignitaries.
The RAAF's current Special Purpose Aircraft are two leased Boeing Business Jets and three Dassault Falcon 7x which are operated by No. 34 Squadron RAAF and are based at Canberra Airport.
The BBJ combines the fuselage of the Boeing 737-700 commercial airliner, with a strengthened rear section. It has the centre-section, wing and landing gear of a 737-800. Winglets are standard, affording a 5 to 7 per cent reduction in cruise drag, and a 4 to 5 per cent increase in range, which allows the aircraft to fly directly from Canberra to Hong Kong or Tokyo.
The Prime Minister regularly makes use of the aircraft for domestic and international travel.
Boeing B737 Business Jets
The aircraft are leased from, and maintained by, Northrop Grumman Integrated Defence Services (previously Qantas Defence Services).
The twin-engined Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) is crewed by two pilots and up to four flight attendants, and can carry thirty passengers.
The jets are classified as "Special Purpose Aircraft", meaning that their tasking is governed by Federal guidelines for carrying "entitled persons" on official business. To minimise government outlay, the jets may not be employed when available commercial flights satisfy the timing, location and security requirements of a given task. No. 34 Squadron conducts between 1,200 and 1,800 flights each year.
Other Australian Defence Force aircraft are occasionally used for tasks not suited to the BBJ or Challenger; for instance, the No. 33 Squadron Airbus KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport has been used multiple times for Special Purpose Flights.
About RAAF No. 34 SQN(source Wikipedia)
No. 34 Squadron operates two Boeing 737 Business Jets and three Dassault Falcon 7Xs.
.No. 34 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) VIP transport squadron. It operates Boeing 737 Business Jets and Dassault Falcon 7Xs from Defence Establishment Fairbairn in Canberra. The squadron was formed in February 1942 for standard transport duties during World War II, initially flying de Havilland DH.84 Dragons in Northern Australia. In 1943 it re-equipped with Douglas C-47 Dakotas, which it operated in New Guinea and the Dutch East Indies prior to disbanding in June 1946.
The unit was re-established in March 1948 as No. 34 (Communications) Squadron at RAAF Station Mallala, South Australia, where it supported activities at the Woomera Rocket Range before disbanding in October 1955. It was re-raised as No. 34 (VIP) Flight in March 1956 at RAAF Base Canberra (later Fairbairn).
No. 34 Flight was redesignated No. 34 (Special Transport) Squadron in July 1959, and No. 34 Squadron in June 1963. During the 1960s it operated Dakotas, Convair Metropolitans, Vickers Viscounts, Dassault Falcon-Mysteres, Hawker Siddeley HS 748s, and BAC 1-11s, the last three types continuing in service until the late 1980s.
The squadron's fleet consisted solely of Dassault Falcon 900s from 1989 until 2002, when it began operating the 737 and Bombardier Challenger 604s. The Challengers were replaced with the Falcon 7Xs in 2019.
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Size
TheRAAF BoeingB737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn.Superior Diecast 1/200 Scale Modelis sized at:
Length approx: 16.5cms, 6.5 inches. Wingspan approx: 18.0cms, 7 inches and Tail height on stand approx: 13cms, 5.0 inches
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Conclusion
ThisbeautifulRAAF BoeingB737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn.Superior Diecast 1/200 Scale Modelis a must-have beautifulExecutive Premium high-quality modelwhich is stunningly representative of World, RAAF and No.34squadron aircraft History.
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Photo 1Port fuselage'look down'view of this beautifulRAAF BoeingB737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn.Superior Diecast 1/200 Scale Model
Photo 2Starboard forward view of this beautifulRAAF BoeingB737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn.Superior Diecast 1/200 Scale Model
Photo 3The realRAAF BoeingB737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn.on the ramp at Cairns airport [courtesyRAAF / ADF; Wikicommons not included]
Photo 4A mirrored reflected view of this beautifulRAAF BoeingB737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001which may be displayed 'gear up' or 'gear down'
Photo 5Port fuselage view RAAF BoeingB737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn.
Photo 6The realRAAF BoeingB737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn.touching down on the piano bars and the numbers [courtesyRAAF / ADF not included]
Photo 7Starboard fuselage viewRAAF BoeingB737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn.
Photo 8Port 'rear quarter' fuselage viewRAAF BoeingB737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn.
Photo 9The realRAAF BoeingB737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn.head-on on the ramp. [courtesyRAAF / ADF; Boeing Business Jet not included]
Photo 10Starboard 'rear quarter' fuselage viewRAAF BoeingB737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn.
Photo 11Head-on 'look down' fuselage viewRAAF BoeingB737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn.
Photo 12 Gemini 'look down' fuselage view on the taxiwayRAAF BoeingB737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn.
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