History
The Boeing 747 ‘Jumbo Jet’ revolutionised air travel. Its huge size and efficiency reduced the cost of flying and made international travel commonplace. By December 2013 a total of 1,482 747s had been manufactured.
The first Boeing 747 made its maiden flight on 9 February 1969 and they began entering service in January 1970.
The 747-400 version offered increased range and passenger capacity, revised wings and engines and a new two-man cockpit.
The first 747-400 entered service in February 1989 and the final one was delivered in April 2003.
A total of 694 747-400s were manufactured.
Wunala Dreaming was one of four Qantas airliners (two 747s and two 737s) painted in special indigenous designs.
This model represents VH-OJB which flew for Qantas as Wunala Dreaming between September 1994 and March 2003.
Revell 1/144 kit with Brazil Decals, Draw and Livereis Unlimited decals completed by Leigh Edmonds September 2014.