Die-Cast Collector

The Douglas DC-8 was developed in 1955 as a competitor to the Boeing 707. The 4-engined jet entered service with the Philippine Air Lines in the 1960s, servicing routes to the United States and Europe. Model: Douglas DC-8-53 Livery: Philippine Airlines Manufacturer: Gemini Jets Scale: 1:400 Length: 4.52" Wingspan: 4.28"  Provenance: airlinemuseum.com Price: $ 24.75 Notes: Registration No. RP-C801

I asked a friend to purchase this model for me during his flight from Los Angeles to Manila via Philippine Airlines.  This model is the Convair CV-340, which Philippine Airlines flew in the 1950s. This is sold together with a 1:500 Airbus A340, as part of the airline's 70th anniversary promotion. Model: Convair CV-340 Livery: Philippine Airlines (1950s livery) Manufacturer: PPC Scale: 1:400 Provenance: onboard PAL flight Price: $39

I have a thing for classic old planes that hark back to the early days of aviation, so this PAL DC-3 - sold inflight aboard Philippine Airlines flights - caught my eye and started my die-cast aircraft collection. This 1:400 scale model is sold together with a 1:500 scale Airbus A330-300, as part of PAL's 70th anniversary promotion. It costs $39.  Model: Douglas DC-3 Livery: Philippine Airlines Manufacturer: PPC Scale: 1:400 Provenance: inflight, Philippine Airlines Price: $39