{"product_id":"boeing-737-max-8-bbj-transport-aircraft-united-states-department-of-homeland-security-n471us-white-and-blue-with-red-stripes-1-400-diecast-model-airplane-by-geminijets","title":"Boeing 737 MAX 8 BBJ Transport Aircraft \"United States Department of Homeland Security\" (N471US) White and Blue with Red Stripes 1\/400 Diecast Model Airplane by GeminiJets","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eBrand new 1\/400 scale diecast airplane model of Boeing 737 MAX 8 BBJ Transport Aircraft \"United States Department of Homeland Security\" (N471US) White and Blue with Red Stripes die cast model by GeminiJets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eBrand new box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDetailed exterior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eTrue-to-scale detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDoes NOT include stand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThis model does not have any openings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eManufacturer's original unopened packaging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eMade of diecast metal with some plastic parts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDimensions approximately L-3.875, Wingspan-3.5 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eDiecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eHISTORY ASPECTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThe Boeing 737 MAX 8 BBJ is a Boeing Business Jet based on the 737-8 MAX, combining the efficiency and range of the modern 737 MAX with a highly customized interior designed for executive, government, or VIP transportation. The aircraft uses CFM International LEAP-1B engines and incorporates the aerodynamic improvements and advanced systems of the 737 MAX family. The particular aircraft represented by N471US is construction number 61329, line number 6843, and first flew on March 15, 2018. It was originally delivered as N329BJ to Boeing Business Jets in November 2018.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eAfter its initial BBJ career, the aircraft was registered N702F and operated for Fertitta Enterprises. Its VIP configuration reflected the aircraft's original purpose as a luxury long-range business jet rather than a conventional airline passenger aircraft. The aircraft remained N702F through much of the 2020s before being withdrawn from use in September 2025 and transferred into U.S. government service. In September 2025, it was recorded as an aircraft of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and it subsequently received the registration N471US.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eN471US is not a U.S. Air Force aircraft in the official FAA registration record. The FAA identifies the registered owner as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, with the aircraft classified as a government-registered Boeing 737-8. Aviation tracking sources identify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as its operator. The aircraft carries a distinctive red, white, and blue government livery with “United States of America” on the forward fuselage, the name “Independence” near the cockpit, and a large American flag displayed on the tail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eFollowing its transfer to government service, N471US began appearing in operational flight tracking in late 2025. Its movements have included flights within the United States as well as international destinations, and public flight records have associated the aircraft with ICE charter operations. Because its government role is relatively recent and detailed mission information is not publicly available, specific individual missions should not be attributed to the aircraft without additional documentation. N471US has no conventional military combat history; its significance instead comes from its unusual transition from a private VIP Boeing Business Jet into a government-operated 737 MAX 8.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThis 1:400 scale model captures an unusual and highly distinctive chapter in the aircraft's history. With its modern 737 MAX profile, VIP-derived BBJ configuration, striking red, white, and blue government markings, “United States of America” titles, and prominent American flag tail, the model makes a fascinating addition to collections of Boeing Business Jets, government aircraft, and unusual modern aviation subjects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GeminiJets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51928305565942,"sku":"GJAFO2420","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/9925\/6496\/files\/GJAFO2420-L__17017.jpg?v=1792110649","url":"https:\/\/modelcars.com\/products\/boeing-737-max-8-bbj-transport-aircraft-united-states-department-of-homeland-security-n471us-white-and-blue-with-red-stripes-1-400-diecast-model-airplane-by-geminijets","provider":"ModelCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}