DIE-CAST MODEL — 🇮🇹 Alitalia — Boeing 747-200 — Herpa — 1:500 — WITH ORIGINAL BOX —

Herpa 1:500 scale Alitalia Boeing 747-200 in special 'Baci dall'Italia' blue livery with star pattern. Detailed die-cast model celebrating Italian aviation heritage. Characteristics Type CIVIL Scale 1:500 Brand Herpa Article Number 502672 EAN 4013150502672 Airline Company Alitalia Aircraft Type Boeing 747-200 Size 📏 Aircraft Size (real aircraft) Length: 70.66 m (231 ft 10 in) Wingspan: 59.64 m (195 ft 8 in) Height: 19.33 m (63 ft 5 in) 📐 Model Size (1:500) Length: approx. 14.1 cm (5.6 in) Wingspan: approx. 11.9 cm (4.7 in) Registration Condition Mint condition. Complete with original box. Model never displayed and still in original protective plastic. Description This detailed 1:500 scale die-cast model represents the Alitalia Boeing 747-200 in the distinctive "Baci dall'Italia" special livery. Produced by Herpa, the model accurately reproduces the striking dark blue fuselage decorated with a constellation of stars, a promotional design created to celebrate Italian tourism and national identity. The Boeing 747-200 was one of the most important aircraft in Alitalia's long-haul fleet, connecting Italy with major destinations across North America, South America, Asia, and Africa. Known as the "Queen of the Skies", the 747 played a central role in the expansion of international air travel during the second half of the twentieth century. Manufactured by Herpa in 1:500 scale, this collectible die-cast model features authentic markings, finely reproduced details, and the rare "Baci dall'Italia" colour scheme, making it a particularly desirable addition for collectors of Alitalia memorabilia and special-livery aircraft models. 🇮🇹 About the Airline Alitalia was Italy's flag carrier airline from 1946 until its final operations in 2021, serving as a symbol of Italian style and hospitality in the skies. Based in Rome, the airline connected Italy to destinations worldwide and was known for its distinctive green, white, and red livery reflecting the Italian flag. Alitalia operated various special liveries throughout its history, making models like this particularly collectible for aviation enthusiasts.