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A Tippco Plane of the KLM "The Flying Dutchman" TippCo, sheet metal version, 50s, length approx. 47 cm. Sheet metal, lithographed. Friction/flywheel drive good, the propellers turn when pushed. Good condition with slight signs of age. Condition: II +

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A Tippco Plane of the KLM "The Flying Dutchman" TippCo, sheet metal version, 50s, length approx. 47 cm. Sheet metal, lithographed. Friction/flywheel drive good, the propellers turn when pushed. Good condition with slight signs of age. Condition: II +

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