C-9A Nightingale Model

Scale: 1/100
Wingspan: 11"
Fuselage Length: 12.75"

The C-9A Nightingale was made by the Boeing Company as a modified version of the DC-9. The C-9A had a sophisticated look: T Tailed, medium range, twin engine and swept-wing jet aircraft used for Air Mobility Command’s aeromedical evacuation mission. The Nightingale aircraft was also used to transport high ranking government officials and Department of Defense officials for special air missions. It was the only aircraft designed for the used of ambulatory patients.

The C-9A Nightingale served more than 660 military, Department of Veterans Affairs and Civilian hospitals, using 650 military and commercial airfields. Thus, the Nightingale depicts uniqueness and flexibility. The 375th Airlift Wing in Scott Air Forces Base operated 10 C9A for AMC. The team consisted of a pilot, a co pilot, two flight nurses, three aeromedical evacuation technicians and one flying crew chief. The C-9 was assigned to Yakota Air Base Japan for the Pacific theater, Europe at Ramstein AB and Germany.

The C-9 was capable of carrying 40 ambulatory patients and four litter patients. The C9A Nightingale had a good speed, quiet and comfort for patients. Aside from these features the Nightingale had many other special features stated as follows: An auxiliary power unit for uninterrupted air conditioning service for the patients, Hydraulically operating folding ramp for well-organized loading and unloading of patients and medical equipments, Station desk, communication panel and a control panel for the medical crew director, Aft facing commercial airline seats for ambulatory patients, Medical supply work area, Medical refrigerator for preserving whole blood and biological drugs, 28 VDC outlet located in the special care area, 11 vacuum and therapeutic oxygen outlets, A special care area with separate ventilation system for patients who have severe conditions and needs intensive care, and Ceiling receptacles for protecting intravenous bottles.

Made of the finest mahogany wood and prepared by our master craftsmen, the C-9 Nightingale replica comes with an elegant furniture furnish and a polished chrome steel mounting rod. And if you are looking for the perfect collectible, executive gift, premium and promotional incentives for your art gallery, the C-9A Nightingale model airplane is the perfect one for you.

Each part of the C-9 Nightingale wooden airplane is hand-carved; hand-painted and assembled using the highest quality adhesive available. The C-9A Nightingale model aircraft passes through various stages of priming and sanding before it is painted to duplicate the actual colors of the original aircraft. Every detail is also copied -- from insignias to squadron badges, nose-art, emblems and serial numbers.

To protect the wooden aircraft, it is multiple coated with clear lacquer to provide an overall glossy finish. The C-9A Nightingale wood model airplane also comes with a natural mahogany stand and brass nameplate. Each airplane model replica of the C-9A Nightingale is of excellent quality. Now you can have the C-9A Nightingale exact replica right before your very eyes at the most reasonable price.