The Inflight 200 Swissair Douglas DC-8-62 with registration HB-IDF is a 1:200 scale die-cast collector’s model that represents a specific historic aircraft from the Swissair fleet.
Model Specifications
Scale: 1:200.
Manufacturer: Inflight 200 (often released under associated brand names like B-Models).
Material: High-quality die-cast metal.
Aircraft Type: Douglas DC-8-62, a long-range variant featuring aerodynamic improvements over earlier models.
Livery: Swissair classic colors.
Aircraft History (HB-IDF)
Name: This specific aircraft was named “Ticino” during its service with Swissair.
Service: It operated for Swissair before being transferred to other carriers; notably, a 1:200 model of this same registration also exists in Balair livery (product code IF80011).
Legacy: The DC-8-62 was a staple of Swissair’s long-haul operations in the late 1960s and 1970s, known for its efficiency on intercontinental routes.
