Pan Am Boeing 747-100 Clipper Juan T. Trippe Die-Cast Model

Named after the founder of Pan American Airlines.

Proudly named “Clipper Juan T. Trippe” after the founder of Pan American Airlines, this aircraft was the second Boeing 747 to be built. Delivered in October of 1970, it bore the registration N747PA with an iconic blue and white paint scheme. Though involved in an accident during 1971 where it struck an Approach Light Structure (ALS) at San Francisco International Airport, N747PA made a successful landing two hours later with only two passenger injuries. Remaining in operation following repairs, the aircraft completed 20 years of service with Pan Am and was stored in December of 1991.

Features:

– Authentic paint scheme, engraved panel lines, printed decals, antennas, and surface details

– Deployed or retracted landing gear

– Included display stand

– Measures 14”l with a 11.75” wingspan at 1:200 scale

– Officially licensed

History and Specifications:
Introduced in 1970 and now one of the most prolific commercial aircraft in the world, Boeing’s 747 jumbo jet revolutionized air travel. Debuted in 747-100 specification, the aircraft was outfitted with between 397 (three-class) and 500 (all-economy) seats in ten-abreast configuration. Reaching speeds up to 600 mph and altitudes over 45,000 ft, the 747-100 had superior range than many contemporaries while carrying double or even triple the number of passengers onboard. Manufactured in Everett, Washington, Boeing produced 1,574 examples between 1970 and 2023 for hundreds of airlines worldwide.