{"product_id":"jc-wings-norwegian-air-shuttle-for-boeing-737-300-ln-kkq-1-200-airplane-pre-built-airliner-model-display","title":"JC Wings Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 737-300 LN-KKQ 1:200 Diecast Model","description":"\u003c!-- Norwegian 737-300 LN-KKQ \"Alf Prøysen\" - Collector's Edition --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003e1:200 Diecast: Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 737-300 LN-KKQ (JC Wings).\u003c\/strong\u003e This aircraft is instantly recognizable for two reasons: the bright red nose that's been Norwegian's signature since their 2002 rebranding, and the portrait on the tail. That's not just any face—it's Alf Prøysen, a beloved Norwegian writer and musician known for his children's stories, songs, and the character \"Mrs. Pepperpot\" (Teskjekjerringa). LN-KKQ was one of the original 737-300s decorated with portraits of famous Scandinavians under Norwegian's \"Tail Fin Heroes\" program, which the airline launched to celebrate change-makers and cultural icons.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAircraft history:\u003c\/strong\u003e Before joining Norwegian, LN-KKQ started life with Air Europa in 1997 as EC-GMY. Norwegian Air Shuttle acquired it in March 2004 during a major fleet expansion that saw the airline grow from a regional operator into a low-cost competitor across Europe. It operated for Norwegian until March 2012, when it was sold to Jet2. In its eight years with Norwegian, it wore the \"Real Norwegian\" branding—a tagline that reinforced the airline's authentic, no-frills Scandinavian identity. The aircraft was captured in photographs at Oslo's Gardermoen Airport as early as February 2009, showing off the distinctive Alf Prøysen tail art.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eThe red nose and tail heroes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Norwegian's livery—white fuselage, red nose, and a blue ribbon—was introduced in 2002 and hasn't changed much since. The red nose became the airline's visual signature, making their 737s easy to spot on the tarmac. But the real draw for collectors is the tail. Each aircraft featured a portrait of a notable Scandinavian figure: explorers like Roald Amundsen, writers like Henrik Ibsen, musicians, and even a Nobel laureate. Alf Prøysen, who died in 1970, was chosen for his cultural impact in Norway—his songs and stories are still part of the national fabric. The list of tail heroes from that era is well-documented, with LN-KKQ assigned to Prøysen alongside other aircraft honoring Fridtjof Nansen, Gidsken Jakobsen, Otto Sverdrup, Helge Ingstad, Sonja Henie, Thor Heyerdahl, Sigrid Undset, Kirsten Flagstad, Edvard Munch, and more.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAbout this model:\u003c\/strong\u003e JC Wings released LN-KKQ (item XX20178) in 1:200 scale as part of their \"Real Norwegian\" series, capturing the aircraft in its original Norwegian livery with the distinctive red nose and Alf Prøysen portrait on the tail. The model features diecast metal construction and detailed landing gear with rubber tires. At 16.7 cm long with a 14.44 cm wingspan, it's a substantial piece that accurately replicates the 737-300's profile and the tampo-printed tail art. For collectors of Scandinavian airlines, classic 737s, or aircraft with cultural significance, this represents a piece of Norwegian's identity when they were still \"Real Norwegian.\"\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiecast Metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL 16.7 cm (6.51 in) x W 14.44 cm (5.63 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegistration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLN-KKQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMSN \/ Construction Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28574 \/ 2793\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAircraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoeing 737-36Q \/ 737-300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorwegian Air Shuttle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTail Hero\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlf Prøysen (Norwegian writer and musician)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirst Flight \/ Delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1997 (as EC-GMY with Air Europa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNorwegian Service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarch 2004 – March 2012\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × CFM International CFM56-3B1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJC Wings XX20178\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLanding Gear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetailed with rubber tires\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-assembled, pre-painted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge 16+ only. 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