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FRANKLIN MINT > AIRCRAFT - Armour Collection 1:48 > C-47 Transport & DC-3

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DC-3 Airliner - TAA The legendary TAA DC-3 Hawdon VH-AES was originally delivered to the U.S. Army Air Force in November 1942 and transferred to the USAAF in Australia in January 1943 as 'Shanghai Lil.' Purchased by the Australian Department of Civil Aviation in August 1944, it was loaned to Australian National Airways for use as a civil airliner. After serving with ANA, it was then flown by Trans Australian Airlines as 'Hawdon' commencing July 3rd, 1946 and flew with the new TAA airline's very first service on September 9th. It last flew in TAA service in September 1971 and was then immortalized by being suspended from a large hoop in front of the passenger terminal of the then-new Tullamarine Airport in Melbourne. It was restored to flying condition in 1988 and can still be seen flying today. Hawdon has many more flying years ahead of her! The Armour Collection replica of this legendary aircraft is produced with the kind permission and assistance of the TAA Heritage Museum and depicts Hawdon as she appeared in the livery of the 1950s. The TAA DC-3 Hawdon VH-AES is sure to be an eagerly sought-after collectible.