Do-24-ATT Dornier Flying Boat Airplane Wood Model Big

This Model Airplane is an extra stock from our bulk orders and production is still on-going. Please BID/BUY only If you can wait 5-6 weeks production period. However, If we have an EXTRA stock available in our warehouse, then we will ship immediately. Shipping duration will depend on the shipping method you will choose.

This awesome and exquisitely crafted Dornier Do-24-ATT Flying Boat (Big)  Wood Model Airplane is finely hand-carved from kiln-dried Philippine Mahogany and skillfully hand-painted in detail by gifted artisans.

Length: 13.03 inches     Wingspan: 16  inches

Model weighing 1.76 pounds(0.80 kgs), and a package weight of about 5.50 pounds (2.50 kgs).

BRAND NEW!  FRESH from the factory and our craftsmen, NOT Mass-Produced, Individually Handcrafted & Handpainted (no decals), Well-Packed in strong Carton Box with Polyurethane blue Foam and Plastic Protectors, and No Reserve! 

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 The Dornier Do 24 is a flying boat produced before and during World War II by the German Dornier Flugzeugwerke. Originally designed for Dutch use in the Dutch East Indies (modern Indonesia), the Do 24 is a 3-engined flying boat intended for military cargo transport and rescue. According to Dornier records, some 12,000 aviators and passengers were rescued by the Do 24 during its flying career. A total of 279 were built between several factories from 1937-1945.

As of today, there is still one Dornier Do 24 in working condition, operated by the Amphibian Do-24ATT World Tour project [1].

Thirty-seven Dutch and German built Do 24s had been sent to the East Indies by the time of the German occupation of the Netherlands in June 1940. Until the outbreak of war, these aircraft would have flown the tri-color rondel shown in the adjacent photograph. Later, to avoid confusion with British or French rondels, Dutch aircraft flew a black bordered orange triangle insignia. After combat losses during those very bad days after 7 December 1941, six surviving Do 24s were transferred to the Royal Australian Air Force in February, 1942. They served in RAAF through most of 1944 as transports in New Guinea, making the Do 24 almost unique in serving operationally on both sides during WW2.

Meanwhile, back in Europe, the capture of the Aviolanda assembly line in Holland rekindled Luftwaffe interest in the airframe. Eleven airframes were finished with Dutch bought Wright Cyclone engines. The powerplant was then changed to the BMW Bramo 323R-2. A further 159 Do 24s were built in Holland during the occupation, most under the designation Do 24T-1.

In 1944, 12 Dutch built Do 24s were delivered to Spain with the understanding that they would assist downed airmen of both sides. After the war, a few French built Do 24s also found their way to Spain. Spanish Do 24s were operational at least until 1967, probably a little longer. In 1971, one of the last flying Spanish Do 24s was returned to the Dornier facility on Lake Constance for permanent display.

Another production line for the Do 24 was established in Sartrouville, France, during the occupation. This line was operated by SNCA and was able to produce another 48 Do 24s by the time the Germans left the area. After the occupation, this facility produced 40 Do 24s for the French government, and these flew under French colors until 1952.

A single Do 24 found its way to Sweden. Impounded and paid for after a forced landing, this aircraft remained in service until 1952 as well.

Starting in February 2004, a restored and re-engined Do-24 called the Do-24 ATT began flying around the world on a UNICEF mission to assist children in the Philippines. The Do-24 ATT is being piloted by Iren Dornier, the grandson of Dornier founder Claudius Dornier. Upon completion of the work with UNICEF, the Do-24 ATT will be run as a special charter airliner by South East Asian Airlines. ahs 12-21