Bring Home an AT-5C Ford Model Airplane That
Never Fails to Mesmerize Everyone
Unbeatable museum quality best describes our handcrafted AT-5C
Ford Pan American Model Airplane. After passing through the
hands of master craftsmen, the parts are sanded and primed many
times. Talented artists then paint on the intricate details with
great accuracy. A final coat of clear lacquer protects the aircraft
and gives it a glossy finish. Our AT-5C Ford Pan American Model
Airplane exhibits an unmatched quality and intricate design to
obtain the exact look of the actual AT-5C Ford Pan American.
The Ford AT-5C Pan American Model Plane comes with a
handsome mahogany-based chrome pedestal, and undergoes various
stages of quality control before being placed in its box. The Ford
AT-5C Pan American Model Plane is perfect as an addition to a
growing collection or as an exquisite gift to a loved one. Each AT
5C replica will surely mesmerize aviation enthusiasts and hobbyists
for it is truly a work of art that relives their memory of the
actual AT-5C Ford Pan American.
AT-5C Ford Pan American History:
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.
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