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Beacon, General Electric, Rotating
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Date
ca. 1930
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Landing
Manufacturer
General Electric Company
Physical Description
51 in. high, 28 in. diameter light, triangular base 27 in. long, painted orange
Dimensions
3-D: 68.6 x 129.5cm (27 x 51 in.)
Inventory Number
A19560055000
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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