1/200 HOBBYMASTER CANADAIR CL-4 NORTH STAR RCAF 436 Thunderbird Sqn 1948-1965

1/200 HOBBYMASTER (HL2021) CANADAIR (C-54GM) CL-4 NORTH STAR (17515) - R.C.A.F High Vis White, Aluminum & DayGlo with Lightning Bolt Livery - 436 Thunderbird Sqdn - R.C.A.F. 1948-1965 (LIMITED EDITION of ONLY 400) The Canadair North Star took its first flight on July 15, 1946 and soon became very popular worldwide. Canadair C-54GM North Star 17515 c/n 122 was manufactured in 1948 by Canadair Ltd., Canada and served with the 426 "Thunderbird" Squadron until 1962 when the Squadron stood down. 17515 was retained by the RCAF until 1965 when it became their last North Star to be retired. Over 17 years it served in Korea, United Nations operations worldwide, northern re-supply and humanitarian relief. In 1966 71515 went to the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.