Inflight200 Varig B747-300 PP-VNH IF7430916

Description: Inflight200 Varig B747-341(M) PP-VNH IF7430916 -Side note and some history: B747-341(M) PP-VNH Serial 23394 / 627 Boeing 747-200’s success made VARIG order more two B747. However, this time for 300 version, with lengthened upper deck and cargo-passenger convertible. The first Boeing 747-341C, PP-VNH, arrived on December 10, 1985 and the second, PP-VNI, on December 19. These were B747-300C model, cargo-passenger convertibles. They carried only 265 passengers, as the rear of the cabin was configured to carry cargo.After observing an increase in demand, VARIG ordered more three units, this time full passenger version. The first, PP-VOA, arrived on April 30, 1988, followed by PP-VOB on May, 13 and PP-VOC on May, 27. VARIG also incorporated a Boeing 747-300 simulator for its Training Center. VARIG configured these units with 399 passengers in three classes.During 80s and 90s, VARIG’s Boeing 747 perform daily flights to all continents, boasting the Brazilian flag on their fuselages. VARIG operated 11 Jumbos simultaneously at that time. Some of the routes served by Boeing 747-300 were between São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Manaus, Buenos Aires, Lima, Miami, New York, Madrid, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Rome, Milan, London, Copenhagen, Los Angeles, Tokyo and Nagoya.In 1996, PP-VNH, was chosen to be the first aircraft to receive VARIG’s new visual identity.After thirteen years of service, VARIG decided to retire all Boeing 747-300 in 1998. They remained disabled in the hangar until they were sold. PP-VOA, PP-VOB and PP-VOC were returned to the lessor in January 2000. PP-VNH and PP-VNI were converted to freighter and sold to Atlas Air in May and August 2000. This piece will get very rare to find in the coming years. This beautiful collectible piece is in mint condition listed as used because is coming from a private collector and the artwork (box) Just minor shelving ware.Finally, this model comes from a very meticulously collector. NO Home smoke, NO pet, NO humidity. This is your chance to own a piece of aviation history and part of the huge history of South American Airline.Keep an eye out of my future listings, I have a tons of Latin American Carriers that will be up for sale. Please any questions, let me know and I will be more than happy to assist you.International buyers please contact me before buying.Thank you all.

Price: 450 USD

Location: Sharpsburg, Georgia

End Time: 2024-11-18T02:23:41.000Z

Shipping Cost: 26 USD