PAN AM FORD AT-5C

Historical Note:    Our AT-5C Ford Pan American model aircraft is modeled and handcrafted using various high-quality grade materials by our renowned master craftsmen. Our AT-5C Ford Pan American model aircraft is uniquely designed and manufactured using the latest innovations and techniques applied in the over-all manufacturing and operation process procedures. The model airplane’s parts including the fuselage, wings and glass cockpit are extremely accurate and precise based on the original. This model aircraft will fascinate anyone, aviation enthusiast and model aircraft collectors alike for its remarkable and exceptional quality. This elegant AT-5C Ford Pan American model aircraft is definitely the perfect gift and collectible you would want to give to your friends and family.

Scale:    1:48
W/S:      18.0    inches
Lgth:      18.0    inches

Item Number:    TMC-KF3PAT                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Price:    $175.95

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Historical Note Cont'd:    The 5-AT Ford Tri-motor is a rugged, dependable transport airplane which became the most famous Ford Tri-motor aircraft.

The incredible durability of the aircraft was well-proven by NC9683, the thirty-ninth 5-AT built by Ford.  On April 12, 1929, 5-AT was sold to Southwest Air Fast Express (SAFE).  The company had built 199 %-AT models.  It has flown the routes of Colonial Air Transport and later, flew the transcontinental route between Cleveland and Los Angeles.  In May 1934, the 5-AT was transferred to the Chicago base and in 1935, it retired from the American Airlines.  It was sold to TACA International Airlines and operated in Nicaragua.  In 1946, the 5-AT was sent to Mexico, wherein it was used for passenger and cargo hauling until 1954, then, it was sold to a crop-dusting company in Montana.  The aircraft ended up beside the a small airfield as someone's living quarters.

In 1960, American Airlines required NC9683 and was restored.  It was seen flying public relations tours promoting the airline.  In November 1962, the NC9683 had made the first regular commercial flight from the new Dulles International Airport, Virginia.  The NC9683 was donated to the National Air and Space Museum, hanging in the Air Transportation gallery.