model airplane: Riddle Airlines, Douglas DC-8-54F

Date:1960s
Medium:Aluminum, metal, paint
Credit Line: Gift of the Fred Cox Collection
Accession Number:2022.053.005 a b
Dimensions:15 3/4 x 33 x 36 1/4 inches (40 x 83.8 x 92.1 cm)
Collection:Aviation Museum
Category:Model Aircraft
Subcategory:Model Airplane
Manufacturer :Douglas Aircraft Company
airline: Riddle Airlines
aircraft: Douglas DC-8-54F
Description

Model airplane of Riddle Airlines Douglas DC-8-54F “Jet Trader” manufactured by Douglas Aircraft Company; a. model: white fuselage with silver wings and red cheatline, blue logotype on both sides above windows; four engines; 1:50 scale; b. base: black with Douglas servicemark and “DC-8” on silver toned disc.

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