Aeroclassics VARIG DC8-33 1:200 AC219900 1970s Colors PP-PEA
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Aeroclassics VARIG DC8-33 1:200 AC219900 1970s Colors PP-PEA

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The AeroClassics 200 Varig DC-8-33 (Registration: PP-PEA) is a highly detailed 1:200 scale die-cast collectible aircraft model representing the flagship Brazilian carrier in its classic 1970s livery.
Model Specifications
  • Manufacturer: AeroClassics (Aero200/Western Models line).
  • Item Number: AC219900.
  • Scale: 1:200.
  • Dimensions: Approximately 9.03 inches (22.9 cm) in length and 8.54 inches (21.7 cm) in wingspan.
  • Material: Die-cast metal construction featuring realistic panel lines and pad-printed markings.
  • Features: Includes permanently extended metal landing gear with rolling rubber tires and accurately detailed Pratt & Whitney JT4A-9 engines.
Historical Background of PP-PEA
The real-world aircraft was a Douglas DC-8-33 first delivered to Pan Am in 1961 before joining the Varig fleet. 
  • Livery: The model depicts the 1970s colors, characterized by the iconic dark blue “cheatline” and the Varig “Rosa dos Ventos” (Compass Rose) on the tail.
  • History: The aircraft registration PP-PEA is tragically known for its 1967 crash in Monrovia, Liberia, which marked a significant event in Varig’s operational history during that era.

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