RODEN 307 DOUGLAS C-118A / C-188B / DC-6B / VC-118 "INDEPENDENCE" 1/144 SCALE
DESCRIPTION:
President Franklin Roosevelt constantly flew during WWII, in a C-54 specially designed for him. Harry S. Truman was the next president after the death of F.D. Roosevelt. The beginning of his presidency coincided with a quite difficult historical moment, the end of hostilities in Europe. During the Potsdam Conference in July of 1945 Truman, who was much sharper in relation to the Soviet Union, unlike his predecessor, made it clear to the Soviet leadership that the U.S. had a completely new type of weapon which could radically change the course of world history in case of unjustified encroachment by the Soviet Union on the territories of Europe. Thus began the history of the Cold War, which was to last for more than half a century. Harry Truman is also prominent in U.S. history as the president when the famous Marshall Plan was adopted and NATO was founded. It led to an end of expansion by the Soviet Union and created a foundation for the development of real democracy in Europe. However, the Korean War, which began in 1950, significantly undermined public confidence in the head of state. Harry Truman did not stand for election in 1952, and he was succeeded by a famous war hero, Dwight Eisenhower. Despite this, Harry S. Truman is today considered as one of the greatest American presidents in history.
The twenty-ninth C-118 built was delivered to the aircraft fleet of the Presidential administration. After certain additional work by the secret services it was named the "Independence" and a huge white eagle was painted on the fuselage - the bird that symbolized American power. The cabin of the aircraft had 24 passenger seats, and additional recreation space with 12 chairs, and also a working room for the head of state. More fuselage space was outfitted with various pieces of special equipment. Harry Truman used this VC-118 (ie. 'V' as in 'V.I.P.') for the full term of his presidency.
FEATURES:
* Brand: Roden
* Title: Douglas VC-118 The independence
* Number: 307
* Scale: 1/144
* Type: Full kit
* Released: 2012 New decals
* Topic: Douglas DC-6 » Propeller (Aircraft)
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