McDonnell Douglas KDC-10 Extender RNAF T-264 (1:500)

McDonnell Douglas KDC-10 Extender RNAF T-264 (1:500)

On 26 September 2024, the last two KC-10 Extenders departed Travis Air Force Base, marking the end of an era for this vital aerial refuelling and airlift aircraft. Since its introduction in 1980, the KC-10 has been a key asset for U.S. and allied forces, capable of carrying twice the fuel of the older KC-135 while transporting nearly as much cargo as the C-17 Globemaster. To honour its retirement, Herpa is releasing a limited-edition three-model series of this iconic trijet tanker. The first model features the insignia of the 60th Air Mobility Wing, the final U.S. Air Force unit to operate the KC-10 (item no. 538367). The Dutch Air Force, the only foreign operator, deployed two KC-10s from 1995 as part of the 334th Squadron, performing air-to-air refuelling for NATO and engaging in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions worldwide. This special edition model captures the civilian-style livery the aircraft wore when delivered to the Dutch armed forces in 1995.

Features:

• Commemorates the retirement of the KC-10 Extender in 2024
• Limited-edition three-model series by Herpa
• Includes model with 60th Air Mobility Wing insignia (item no. 538367)
• Represents the only foreign operator, the Dutch Air Force's KC-10s
• Highlights Dutch 334th Squadron’s NATO refuelling and humanitarian missions
• Features authentic 1995 civilian-style Dutch Air Force livery