Step back into the golden age of jet travel with this classic United Airlines Douglas DC-8-61, featuring registration N8073U in United’s iconic 1960s–70s colors. This GeminiJets 1:400 model captures one of United’s early “Super DC-8” aircraft and is an excellent addition to any classic United Airlines collection.
N8073U was delivered to United Airlines in 1967 and carried fleet number 2473. The aircraft was named “Eric A. Johnston” and originally operated as a DC-8-61 before being converted to a DC-8-71 in 1984. The aircraft later served other operators before eventually being withdrawn from service in 2002.
Model Details
- Manufacturer: GeminiJets
- Product Line: GeminiJets
- Airline: United Airlines
- Aircraft: Douglas DC-8-61
- Registration: N8073U
- Fleet Number: 2473
- Aircraft Name: Eric A. Johnston
- Livery: United Airlines 1960s–70s colors
- Scale: 1:400
- Item Number: GJUAL097
- Construction: Die-cast metal
- Landing Gear: Fixed
- Display Stand: Not included