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Macready and Kelly used these basic instruments to fly the

T-2 by dead reckoning-"seat of the pants" flying-as they hugged the terrain on their way to San Diego.

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

1923

Country of Origin

Netherlands

Type

CRAFT-Aircraft Parts

Physical Description

Wooden instrument panel, removed from the aircraft, which contains eight instruments which are secured to the panel with screws.

Dimensions

Height 49.5 cm (19.5 in.), Width 29.2 cm (11.5 in.), Depth 10.2 cm (4 in.)

Materials

Wood, Phenolic resin, glass, brass, rubber, Radium 226, plastic, paint

Inventory Number

A19240003006

Credit Line

Transfer from the U.S. War Department

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

Open Access (CCO)
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