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RAAF Boeing B737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn. Superior Diecast 1/200 Scale Model Shipping within Australia is included and Worldwide for a nominal fee as my gift to you.This is one of the most detailed and stunning premium RAAF Executive Diecast Models available.The Royal Australian Air Force [RAAF] has a fleet of two Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) aircraft, which were introduced in 2002. They are part of the Special Purpose Aircraft fleet, operated by No. 34 Squadron from Defence Establishment Fairbairn in the Australian Capital Territory.The BBJs provide an agile transport capability that can carry Government and staff within Australia and overseas. The aircraft has seating, a meeting room, working space, and communications facilities. The BBJ has a crew of up to six (pilot, co-pilot, and up to four crew attendants) and is capable of carrying up to 30 passengers. The BBJ complements the smaller Dassault Falcon 7X also operated by No. 34 Squadron.This is an incredible premium diecast model has the following features:Approved Premium RAAF 100th Anniversary Quality ModelQuality chrome like ‘tripod’ standFantastically detailed RAAF Boeing B737-700S – A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn. 100th Anniversary Authentic Livery and Printed Graphics;May be displayed ‘Gear Up’ or ‘Gear Down’ for taxiing dioramas;Highly Collectable and Superior Quality with Heavy Metal and a minimum of plastic;Realistic Engine Nacelles and Landing Gear.This is simply an incredibly detailed quality model at a great price and certainly one of the most beautiful diecast models available to purchase in a terrific 1/200 scale. Space and Aviation Firsts is an International Store having sold into more than 40 countries. Shipping within Australia is included, and Worldwide for a small nominal fee as my gift to you.Please order now so that you do not miss out on this beautiful Jet.DescriptionAbout the RAAF Boeing B737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn. Superior Diecast 1/200 Scale ModelThe Royal Australian Air Force operates a number of specialised aircraft to transport the Governor General of Australia, the Prime Minister of Australia, senior members of the Australian government and other dignitaries.The RAAF’s current Special Purpose Aircraft are two leased Boeing Business Jets and three Dassault Falcon 7x which are operated by No. 34 Squadron RAAF and are based at Canberra Airport. The BBJ combines the fuselage of the Boeing 737-700 commercial airliner, with a strengthened rear section. It has the centre-section, wing and landing gear of a 737-800. Winglets are standard, affording a 5 to 7 per cent reduction in cruise drag, and a 4 to 5 per cent increase in range, which allows the aircraft to fly directly from Canberra to Hong Kong or Tokyo.The Prime Minister regularly makes use of the aircraft for domestic and international travel.Boeing B737 Business JetsThe aircraft are leased from, and maintained by, Northrop Grumman Integrated Defence Services (previously Qantas Defence Services).The twin-engined Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) is crewed by two pilots and up to four flight attendants, and can carry thirty passengers.The jets are classified as “Special Purpose Aircraft”, meaning that their tasking is governed by Federal guidelines for carrying “entitled persons” on official business. To minimise government outlay, the jets may not be employed when available commercial flights satisfy the timing, location and security requirements of a given task. No. 34 Squadron conducts between 1,200 and 1,800 flights each year.Other Australian Defence Force aircraft are occasionally used for tasks not suited to the BBJ or Challenger; for instance, the No. 33 Squadron Airbus KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transport has been used multiple times for Special Purpose Flights.About RAAF No. 34 SQN (source Wikipedia)No. 34 Squadron operates two Boeing 737 Business Jets and three Dassault Falcon 7Xs..No. 34 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) VIP transport squadron. It operates Boeing 737 Business Jets and Dassault Falcon 7Xs from Defence Establishment Fairbairn in Canberra. The squadron was formed in February 1942 for standard transport duties during World War II, initially flying de Havilland DH.84 Dragons in Northern Australia. In 1943 it re-equipped with Douglas C-47 Dakotas, which it operated in New Guinea and the Dutch East Indies prior to disbanding in June 1946.The unit was re-established in March 1948 as No. 34 (Communications) Squadron at RAAF Station Mallala, South Australia, where it supported activities at the Woomera Rocket Range before disbanding in October 1955. It was re-raised as No. 34 (VIP) Flight in March 1956 at RAAF Base Canberra (later Fairbairn). No. 34 Flight was redesignated No. 34 (Special Transport) Squadron in July 1959, and No. 34 Squadron in June 1963. During the 1960s it operated Dakotas, Convair Metropolitans, Vickers Viscounts, Dassault Falcon-Mysteres, Hawker Siddeley HS 748s, and BAC 1-11s, the last three types continuing in service until the late 1980s. The squadron’s fleet consisted solely of Dassault Falcon 900s from 1989 until 2002, when it began operating the 737 and Bombardier Challenger 604s. The Challengers were replaced with the Falcon 7Xs in 2019.”Multiple Model Purchases” also save you real money! Please contact me for any combination of models for savings.SizeThe RAAF Boeing B737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn. Superior Diecast 1/200 Scale Model is sized at: Length approx: 16.5cms, 6.5 inches. Wingspan approx: 18.0cms, 7 inches and Tail height on stand approx: 13cms, 5.0 inchesShippingShipping within Australia is included and Worldwide for a nominal fee, my gift to you.This is a great buy and offering for International, UK, European, Asia Pacific and Australian Collectors. Make this Fantastic Executive Model yours!ConclusionThis beautiful RAAF Boeing B737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn. Superior Diecast 1/200 Scale Model is a must-have beautiful Executive Premium high-quality model which is stunningly representative of World, RAAF and No.34 squadron aircraft History.Please order now so that you do not miss out!Collectors’ Hint – What are my choices with Model purchasing and collecting? It is the nature of the Space and Aviation market that Space and Aircraft Models and Kits of important space or aviation flight vehicles tend to be limited in production and sell very quickly. An example are the premier diecast models like these. All production ‘runs’ are limited with no guarantees that there will be more. Consequently they become Limited Editions in their own right. Some models may be ‘re-launched’ on significant anniversaries. I suggest when an opportunity presents itself, make the decision for your model collection and act! Note: This is serious and enjoyable premium quality Model Collecting. If an offer is to be made, please understand the offer needs to be very seriously ‘close’! Photo Credits: ‘Space and Aviation Firsts’ © 2020-2024. Photo 1 Port fuselage ‘look down’ view of this beautiful RAAF Boeing B737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn. Superior Diecast 1/200 Scale Model Photo 2 Starboard forward view of this beautiful RAAF Boeing B737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn. Superior Diecast 1/200 Scale Model Photo 3 The real RAAF Boeing B737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn. on the ramp at Cairns airport [courtesy RAAF / ADF; Wikicommons not included] Photo 4 A mirrored reflected view of this beautiful RAAF Boeing B737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 which may be displayed ‘gear up’ or ‘gear down’ Photo 5 Port fuselage view RAAF Boeing B737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn. Photo 6 The real RAAF Boeing B737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn. touching down on the piano bars and the numbers [courtesy RAAF / ADF not included] Photo 7 Starboard fuselage view RAAF Boeing B737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn. Photo 8 Port ‘rear quarter’ fuselage view RAAF Boeing B737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn. Photo 9 The real RAAF Boeing B737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn. head-on on the ramp. [courtesy RAAF / ADF; Boeing Business Jet not included] Photo 10 Starboard ‘rear quarter’ fuselage view RAAF Boeing B737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn. Photo 11 Head-on ‘look down’ fuselage view RAAF Boeing B737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn. Photo 12 Gemini ‘look down’ fuselage view on the taxiway RAAF Boeing B737-700S 100th Annv. A36-001 No 34 (V.I.P.) Sqn. Please remember to ‘click’ Visit Store in the top right corner of this listing to see the many other great offerings inside ‘Space and Aviation Firsts”A Passion in Life is a Life well Lived!’Kind regards