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Retro Jetliners Take Centre Stage – Featuring Dan-Air’s Iconic Airbus A300
Posted by Malcolm on 23rd Sep 2025
Retro Jetliners Take Centre Stage – Featuring Dan-Air’s Iconic Airbus A300
Collectors of classic aircraft models will be thrilled with the latest arrivals at Airspotters.com, bringing together a trio of retro airliners that defined European skies in the 1970s and 1980s. From Dutch short-haul to Irish pioneering routes and one of Britain’s most distinctive charter carriers, these diecast beauties capture a golden age of aviation.
The BAC 1-11 – Compact and Charismatic
Few aircraft evoke as much nostalgia as the BAC One-Eleven, the short-haul jet that put countless European airlines on the map. Two standout releases remind us of its versatility:
- Inflight 200 BAC 1-11-301AG KLM Royal Dutch Airlines G-ATPJ Scale 1/200 IF111KL1025
Flying in KLM colours, this model recalls the Dutch flag carrier’s use of the One-Eleven on busy European routes during the jet age’s expansion. - Inflight 200 BAC 1-11-531FS Ryanair EI-CCU Scale 1/200 B-111-RYAN-CU
Long before becoming a household name, Ryanair operated the BAC 1-11, linking Ireland to the UK. This early livery is a must for collectors of the airline’s humble beginnings.
Both models highlight the charm of the British-built jet that served so many airlines across Europe.
The real star of this line-up is the Inflight 200 Airbus A300B4-2C Dan-Air London G-BMNC Scale 1/200 IF300DA0725.
- Historic significance: Dan-Air was the first UK independent airline to operate the Airbus A300, bringing widebody capacity to its charter and scheduled flights.
- Nostalgia appeal: For many UK travellers in the 1980s, a holiday flight aboard a Dan-Air widebody was a memorable first.
- Collector rarity: This 1/200 scale diecast captures the exact registration, G-BMNC, one of Dan-Air’s notable A300B4-2C workhorses.
With its distinctive red and white livery and its place in British aviation history, this model is already shaping up to be one of the most popular releases of the year.
Why Collectors Will Love This Trio
- Authenticity: Each model is crafted in 1/200 scale with fine detailing.
- Variety: From narrowbody One-Elevens to a widebody Airbus pioneer, there’s something for every collector’s shelf.
- Storytelling: Together, they tell the story of Europe’s evolving aviation industry, from regional hops to intercontinental flights.
Don’t Miss Out
If there’s one model to secure quickly, it’s the Dan-Air Airbus A300B4-2C G-BMNC. Stock is limited, and demand among UK collectors is high.