Classic BOAC Boeing 707-379C G-AWHU Returns in Model Form

Few aircraft represent the glamour and excitement of Britain’s early jet age quite like the Boeing 707 in the classic colours of BOAC.

The Skymarks BOAC Boeing 707-379C, registration G-AWHU, recreates this historic long-range airliner as an impressive 1/150 scale display model. With its elegant swept wings, four engines and unmistakable blue-and-white BOAC colour scheme, it is a wonderful reminder of an era when international jet travel still felt like a special occasion.

The Aircraft That Helped Transform Air Travel

The Boeing 707 was one of the most important commercial aircraft of the twentieth century. Its speed, range and passenger capacity helped make long-distance jet travel practical for airlines and accessible to a much wider travelling public.

BOAC—British Overseas Airways Corporation—introduced the Boeing 707 to its fleet in 1960. The aircraft became closely associated with the airline’s prestigious intercontinental services, carrying passengers from Britain to destinations across North America, Africa, Asia and beyond.

Registration G-AWHU belonged to a Boeing 707-379C constructed in 1968. The real aircraft served with BOAC and later became part of the British Airways fleet after the new airline was formed in 1974.

For aviation enthusiasts, G-AWHU therefore represents an important period of transition in British commercial aviation.

A Classic BOAC Colour Scheme

The model wears BOAC’s instantly recognisable blue-and-white colours, complete with authentic airline titles and period markings.

This timeless presentation complements the graceful shape of the Boeing 707 perfectly. The distinctive tail design and cheatline recall a confident period in British aviation history, when BOAC promoted fast, sophisticated jet travel around the world.

It is a particularly interesting subject for collectors interested in classic British airlines, early jetliners and aircraft from the years before the creation of British Airways.

An Impressive 1/150 Scale Model

Produced by Skymarks under reference SKR1065, the model is manufactured from solid injection-moulded plastic and uses a straightforward snap-fit design.

No glue or painting is required, allowing the aircraft to be assembled and displayed within minutes. A display stand is included, presenting the Boeing 707 in an in-flight pose that showcases its distinctive swept-wing profile.

At approximately 29.5 cm long with a wingspan of around 26.7 cm, it has plenty of presence without requiring the display space of a much larger model.

Collectors should note that this is a high-quality plastic display model, not a die-cast release.

A Striking Addition to a Classic Airliner Collection

The Skymarks BOAC Boeing 707-379C G-AWHU will sit particularly well alongside models representing other important British airliners, including the de Havilland Comet, Vickers VC10 and early British Airways aircraft.

Its combination of a famous airline, an historically significant aircraft and a generous display scale gives it broad appeal. It would make an excellent addition to an established collection or a memorable gift for anyone fascinated by BOAC and the golden age of passenger aviation.

Model Details

Manufacturer: Skymarks
Airline: BOAC – British Overseas Airways Corporation
Aircraft: Boeing 707-379C
Registration: G-AWHU
Scale: 1/150
Reference: SKR1065
Construction: Injection-moulded plastic
Assembly: Snap-fit
Display stand: Included
Glue required: No
Painting required: No

The Skymarks BOAC Boeing 707-379C G-AWHU is a nostalgic tribute to one of the aircraft that helped introduce a new generation of passengers to international jet travel—and a superb way to bring a piece of BOAC history into your collection.