Air Jet Advance Model American Airlines Douglas DC-10 Desk Display Vintage 1980s For Sale

Available for your consideration is a remarkable piece of aviation history, featuring a vintage 1980s 1/200 scale American Airlines Douglas DC-10 desk model produced by Air Jet / Advance Models, Inc. of Miami, Florida. This piece carries fantastic provenance, having been part of the personal collection of the late Captain Ray Ryan of American Airlines, who actively flew this iconic widebody aircraft from its early years in service.

​Good pre-owned condition, showing light signs of handling and shelf wear consistent with age and careful display. The model retains its classic metallic and painted finish, classic red, white, and blue cheatline, and the distinctive "A-A" astrolite tail logo.

• ​Features the original ball socket mount mechanism on the fuselage connecting to a female receiver black desk stand.

• ​The stand base includes the original gold-toned foil manufacturer label reading "Air Jet / Advance Models, Inc. / 2100 N.W. 96th Ave. Miami, Florida 33172" along with its historic contact phone number.

• ​Distinctive tri-jet configuration accurately detailed with two underwing turbofan engines and a third center-engine intake integrated into the tail assembly.

• ​A direct-line piece from airline heritage, carrying the personal history of a veteran American Airlines captain.

​Vintage 80s 1/200 American Airlines DC-10 Desk Display Model Air Jet Stand