Uncover a rare piece of Indonesian aviation history with this historically accurate decal set for the Douglas DC-3 (C-47) in the Mandala Airlines 1980 livery.
Mandala Airlines was founded in 1969 as a military-linked Indonesian regional carrier, initially serving remote communities across Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi. By 1980, the airline was one of the last operators of the Douglas DC-3 in regular commercial service — a testament to the legendary aircraft's durability and versatility in challenging tropical conditions. Flying into airstrips inaccessible to modern jets, Mandala's DC-3s provided a vital connection for communities across the Indonesian archipelago. The airline operated until 2014, but its early propeller-era liveries are virtually unknown outside of dedicated Indonesian aviation historians.
This decal set faithfully reproduces the complete 1980 Mandala Airlines livery: fuselage titles, airline markings, registration numbers, and full window lines — all researched from historical photographic references.
What's included:
- Full livery decals for the Douglas DC-3 C-47 (Mandala Airlines 1980)
- Fuselage titles, Mandala markings, and registration numbers
- Available in scales: 1/144, 1/200, 1/100, 1/72, and 1/48
Decal quality: Printed using high-resolution digital printing technology, delivering sharp edges, accurate colors, and excellent durability. White areas are fully opaque — safe for use on both light and dark painted surfaces.
Compatible model kits: Suitable for 1/144–1/48 scale Douglas DC-3 and C-47 variants from major manufacturers.
Perfect for: Indonesian aviation enthusiasts, Southeast Asian propeller era collectors, and modelers of rare regional airline liveries.
Please note, we used the smaller 1/144 illustrations
