Oxford Diecast 76COM006

Commer Commando SAA - 1:76 Scale

Manufacturer catalogue image - please note that pre-release images may be CAD renders or CGI images rather than photographs

Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest

Manufacturer description

The 6th release on the Commer Commando is decorated as used by South African Airways in silver and dark blue on a black chassis. The famous 'Flying Springbok' logo is printed in blue on the front of the cab roof in between the bilingual lettering, as well as in silver on the side. Note the bi-lingual South African Airways lettering also appears on each side of the coach. The elegant 'Flying Springbok' was the integral symbol of SAA's identity from its formation in 1934 right up to 1997 when a new corporate image was introduced.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast Commer Commando SAA – 1:76 Scale

Manufacturer part number: 76COM006. The model represents a British Railways early crest period.

It is the sixth release in the Commer Commando range and is finished in the livery used by South African Airways, featuring silver and dark blue on a black chassis. The “Flying Springbok” logo is printed in blue on the front of the cab roof between the bilingual South African Airways lettering, and in silver on the side of the coach. The bilingual South African Airways lettering also appears on each side of the vehicle.

The “Flying Springbok” was the principal symbol of South African Airways from its formation in 1934 until a new corporate image was introduced in 1997.