747-400 UPS Modern Military Douglas DC-4 Trans Australia Airlines

Douglas DC-4 Trans Australia Airlines model plane

After winning a competition for a government-funded contract to build an American SST

as the 1950s rolled in

a remarkable intercontinental bomber designed during WW II

(which was initially known as the King Beaver)

747-400 UPS Modern Military Douglas DC-4 Trans Australia AirlinesBoeing 747 400 UPS airplane model. The 747 400 is the latest, longest ranging and best selling model of the 747 family. Boeing launched the 747 400 in October 1985 and the first development aircraft first flew on April 29, 1988. US certification (with PW 4000s) was awarded in January 1989. The 747 400 externally resembles the 300, but it is a significantly improved aircraft. Changes include a new, two crew digital flightdeck with six large CRT