Historical information

Curtis Commando C46. One of a collection of 25 model aircraft made by Brian Anthony DOWD

Significance

The Curtiss C-46 Commando is a twin-engine transport aircraft. It was used as a military transport during World War II by the United States Army Air Forces and also the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps. The C-46 served in a similar role to its Douglas-built counterpart, the C-47 Skytrain.

Physical description

Large white minature model plane with blue stripe down the sides.

Inscriptions & markings

Flying Tiger Line